Title:  Senior Lab Analyst

Minimum Qualification and Experience Requirements:

• A recognised and relevant Degree / Diploma in Natural Science or equivalent

• Previous relevant working experience in an analytical laboratory preferably within the FMCG industry

Key Performance Areas would include, but are not limited to:

• Maintain adherence to the Quality Management Systems and Lab Star System.

• Report non-conformances timeously.

• Effectively communicate between Quality, Bottling and the Cellars.

• Lead problem solving sessions and continuous improvement initiatives in the Laboratory

• Analyse data and pro-actively identify problems and improvement opportunities and communicate   these to the relevant stakeholders.

• Validate methods.

• Identify training needs and conduct training.

• Conduct regular audits for adherence to ISO 17025 and applicable procedures.

• Initiate Corrective and Preventative Actions out of audits or non-conformances which can impact quality.

• Ensure that consumables are analysed where appropriate and released on SAP timeously

• Ensure that lab consumables are always in stock

• Ensure verification, calibration and maintenance of equipment

The successful candidate must have the following experience/skills:

• Training in ISO 17025 will be considered advantageous.

• Must have mastered applicable Quality procedures in the FMCG environment.

• Must have mastered analyses pertaining to liquor products to the extent that he / she can do problem solving independently on all applicable procedures.

• Must have demonstrated that he / she adheres to Lab Star System daily.

• Must have a complete understanding of the consequences which inaccurate analyses may have.

• Knowledge of legislation associated with liquor products.

• Ability to work under pressure and accurately while paying attention to detail.

• Strong numerical aptitude and analytical abilities are essential.

• Must be responsible and punctual.

• Ability to reflect good leadership behaviour towards colleagues, superior and company values.

• Proven written and communication skills on all levels.

• Ability to implement controls to ensure the achievement of quality standards.

• Ability to utilize MS Office and LIMS extensively; familiar with SAP.

• Supervisory skills to stand in for the Intrinsic Quality Manager.