Medical Laboratory Technician jobs

Job Advert Summary

We are looking for a detail-oriented and reliable Laboratory Technician in Bloemfontein. The purpose of this role is to conduct basic laboratory tests to support production processes and ensure product quality standards are met. The successful candidate will be responsible for accurately analysing samples, recording and reporting results, and identifying any deviations from quality specifications. The role requires close collaboration with production teams to maintain compliance with food safety and quality standards, contributing to consistent product excellence and operational efficiency.

Minimum Requirements

• Qualification in Food Technology, Biotechnology, Microbiology, or a related field

• Minimum of 2-3 years’ experience in a laboratory or production environment (FMCG experience preferred)

• Basic knowledge of laboratory testing procedures and quality control principles

• Familiarity with food safety standards (e.g., HACCP, GMP)

• Basic computer literacy (MS Office)

• Willingness to work shifts, weekends, and overtime where required

Duties and Responsibilities

Setup, maintain and operate laboratory equipment

• Prepare and maintain stocks of chemical reagents and microbiological reagents/cultures/media

• Operate laboratory equipment in line with the standard operating procedures and well maintained

• Ensure that lab procedure are followed according to standard procedures

• Maintain all safety procedures in the laboratory

• Ensure that the lab is clean at all times

• Ensure that Good Manufacturing Practices (GLP) is maintained

Conduct sampling and testing

• Prepare and analyze samples

• Releasing of Raw and Packaging materials

• Perform routine QC/laboratory analysis

• Report of non-confirming and retesting and sending the final report is essential

• Record all results neatly and must be filed as required

• Ensure that all procedures are followed before releasing the final product to the market

• Ensure that the laboratory equipment is calibrated and must be monitored at the beginning of each shift

• Report equipment break downs in time

Safety in the laboratory

• Follow all safety procedures in the lab. (e.g. wearing of PPE)

• Know all emergency procedures e.g. eye wash station, safety reps and first aiders.

• Report all safety incidents

Maintenance of quality system w.r.t ISO 17025 and SANAS accreditation requirements

• Test all products to ensure conformance with Clover standards, methods, procedures and policies.

• Efficient control of documents and files

• Communicate with clients when required and send out regular reports.

• To report opinions and interpretation

• Approve and send reports

• Conduct internal Lab audits/resolve non-conformances

• Assist to maintain SANAS system and lead SANAS audits.