Technical Laboratory Manager

Key Responsibilities (KPI – Key Performance Indicators) :

 The general operation, service and maintenance of laboratory instrumentation and
equipment
 Ensure calibration and verification checks are performed on laboratory instrumentation
 Manage the implementation, maintenance and improvement of an ISO Laboratory
Management System
 Handling of general queries and requests from internal departments and external
customers
 Conducting monthly safety checks as and where necessary
 Handling special COA requests
 Verification of test results and product information
 Conduct method validation and quality verification checks
 Investigate and report on questionable test results
 Responsible for laboratory functions and general tasks relating to food safety and quality
 Assist with training and verification of training effectiveness
 Participate in internal assessments and audits
 Ensure that cleanliness and safety standards are maintained in the Laboratory
 Assist with research projects and conduct test studies
 Interpret data and write reports
 Assist with the purchasing of Laboratory chemicals and consumables
 Preparing the Laboratory budget
 Ensure preparation and handling of product samples as per External Analysis Schedule
 Ensure adherence to Sampling Plans as per the Company policies and procedures

Qualifications Required:
 BSc Honors Degree in Chemistry/ Biochemistry/ Microbiology or Food Sciences
 A minimum of 3 years of experience in a Managerial Capacity
 A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a Laboratory
 Implementation of the ISO 17025 Management System – Must have experience.
 Knowledge of Food Safety and Quality Management Systems (HACCP, ISO, and FSSC)
 Knowledge of specialized Laboratory instruments (GC, ICP, NIR, Lovibond,
Spectrophotometer, HPLC-GC-MS)
 Candidate needs to have experience in at least 3 of the above mentioned systems /
devices/ instruments.
 Needs to have background in trouble shooting devices, assist & interpret data and who
to contact if nobody else can solve the issue with devices, etc.

Working hours: 7am – 5pm. Company runs 24 hours and shifts are 11 hours.