QC Laboratory Analyst

Minimum requirements for the role:

• Must have a National Senior Certificate with a B.Sc. or Technical Science degree in Biotechnology, Plant Pathology, or a related scientific field
• Knowledge of microbial culturing techniques and good laboratory practices is essential
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Must have a valid driver’s licence and reliable transport

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Assisting with the receipt, logging, labelling, preparation, and analysis of samples in line with approved protocols.
• Capturing raw data on controlled worksheets and relevant databases, ensuring accuracy and full traceability.
• Supporting the continuous improvement of analytical protocols under the guidance of the Microbial Team Leader.
• Preparing media, consumables, and equipment required for sample analysis.
• Assisting with the isolation, purification, and maintenance of mother cultures for production, quality control, and intellectual property purposes.
• Participating in monthly stock takes and assisting with maintaining laboratory consumable, media, and chemical registers.
• Obtaining quotations, liaising with suppliers, and verifying that received stock meets specifications.
• Filing procurement documentation and maintaining supplier lists.
• Maintaining electronic and hard copy filing systems.
• Assisting in managing servicing schedules for laboratory equipment and supporting Management of Change (MOC) documentation.
• Ensuring thorough cleaning of laboratory areas, including washing of equipment, disinfecting surfaces, floor maintenance, and waste removal.
• Contributing to maintaining high standards of cleanliness, sterilisation, and order throughout the laboratory.
• Supporting the completion of PJO’s and 3x3’s for all laboratories and submitting required documentation to the SHE Manager.
• Adhering to all SHEQ policies, occupational health requirements, safety standards, and incident reporting procedures.
• Participating in internal and external audits and supporting the maintenance of SHEQ Management Systems.
• Assisting with trial/test sample execution, data capture, and interpretation.
• Providing support for microbial product production (e.g., Mycorrhizae, Trichoderma) when required.
• Performing additional tasks aligned with competency and company needs as directed by the Microbial Team Leader or Management.