Lab Analyst
- Stellenbosch, Western Cape
- Permanent
- Full-time
Immediate Superior: Genevieve Petersen
Location: Stellenbosch
Type of Contract: Permanent
Reference Number: 143035
Closing Date: 22/08/2025Applications are invited for the above-mentioned position in the Quality Department: Central Laboratory, based at Adam Tas in Stellenbosch. The successful incumbent will report to the Intrinsic Quality Manager.Key Performance Areas would include, but are not limited to:
- Performing accurate and timeous analyses.
- Driving business efficiency through workstation optimization and effective resource utilization.
- Ensuring leading product quality by analysing, tracking and trending reference controls.
- Maintaining the Quality Management System and Good Laboratory Practices.
- Driving reliability through governance standards framework execution including method development, verification and validation routines.
- Implementing and driving asset care programs for laboratory equipment and instruments in area of responsibility.
- Performing all relevant administrative and process duties.
- Initiating and assisting in root cause determining problem solving.
- Instilling a quality culture in his/her area of responsibility and sphere of influence.
- Building and maintaining effective and trusting relationships with internal customers and peers.
- Enhancing customer experience by achieving and/or exceeding targeted customer service levels.
- Growing the business through support of cross-functional improvement and new development projects.
- Initiating internal process improvements and the implementation thereof.
- Participating in TPM practice implementation.
- A relevant Degree / Diploma in Natural Science (e.g. Food Technology, Analytical Chemistry, etc.) or equivalent qualification.
- Relevant working experience in an analytical laboratory (working experience in a wine-related intrinsic laboratory will be advantageous).
- Strong numerical aptitude and analytical capabilities are essential.
- Proven computer literacy in MS Office suite (knowledge of LIMS will be advantageous).
- Working knowledge of Health and Safety standards and procedures, HACCP,ISO 9001, 14001, 1841, IFS, ISO17025 etc.
- Sound problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to work accurately under pressure.
- Sound quality assurance acumen with a focus on execution culture.
- Demonstrated affinity for attention to detail.
- Proven verbal and written communication skills.
- Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work well within a team.
- Must be able to think innovatively.
- Ability and willingness to work shifts and/or extended hours as and/or when required.
- Must have reliable transport to and from work.
- Ability to cope with the inherent physical demands of the position.