Job Description
SUMMARY:
A large food manufacturer based in Swellendam is seeking a Laboratory Manager to oversee laboratory staff management and training, maintain laboratory functions and testing procedures, ensure the effective operation and calibration of laboratory equipment across all company sites, and uphold food safety and quality standards in line with the company’s Food Safety and Quality Management System.
POSITION INFO:
Key duties and responsibilities Operate, service, maintain, calibrate, and verify laboratory instrumentation and equipment Maintain and improve the ISO Laboratory Management System Handle laboratory queries, COA requests, test result verification, method validation, and investigations into non-conforming results Support food safety, quality assurance, research projects, data interpretation, and report writing Conduct safety and cleanliness checks and ensure compliance with laboratory standards Assist with staff and student ...