Lab Technician at International Breweries

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

Profile:

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