Lab Technician

The Key Purpose of this role is to carry out sampling, sample preparation and analysis of raw materials, in-process samples of brewing product from Brewhouse, Yeast & Fermentation and Bright beer.

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

Specialist Analysis

Carry out specialized and highly specialized quality analyses for which the shift-based teams are not responsible.
Record the results of analyses on appropriate information systems and communicate results where required.
Conduct analysis of results to identify problems and improvement opportunities timeously.
Assist the shift-based teams in the execution of quality analysis, where required.
Conduct calibration of specialist equipment for which the labs are responsible and provide calibration assistance to the shift-based teams where required.

Quality Auditing

Conduct required and requested quality audits, completing the appropriate documentation and communicating the results.
Review quality analysis procedures of shift-based teams, identifying problems or training needs and communicating these to the team leader.
Conduct regular audits of calibration procedures of shift-based production teams and communicating results.
Conduct audits of analytic procedures to ensure compliance with COT guidelines, and identifying corrective actions required.
Where required, initiate corrective actions coming out of the quality audits in areas that impact the laboratory.

Problem Solving

Support the shift-based production teams in problem solving, providing specialist assistance and techniques.
Coach, mentor and assist shift-based production teams on problem solving and correct use of problem-solving techniques.

Training

Support the shift-based production teams by assisting in training needs analysis.
Coach, mentor and assist shift-based production teams quality analyses and correct use of analytical techniques.

Continuous Improvement

Carry out specialized analyses in support of the evaluation of continuous improvement opportunities.
Determine additional analytical work required evaluating continuous improvement opportunities.
Take part in regional and divisional process optimization initiatives as required.

Key Attributes and Competencies:

Analytical ability.
Problem solving skills.
Precision and accuracy.
Attention to detail.

Minimum Requirements:

HND in Laboratory Technology/Bachelor of Science in Chemistry or equivalent
2-3 Years in Laboratory, Brewing or Packaging operation.
Ability to utilise computer programmes extensively.

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