Lab Technician

A new vacancy has arisen for a Lab Technician at a well-run established business in Kimberley, Northern Cape.

You will pick up new skills on the job and be backed to apply them. The setting is busy but well-organised, with a focus on getting the job done properly. There is a strong sense of accountability and pride across the team. Put your name forward today and tell us what you bring.

The role is based on-site and suits someone living within commuting distance.

• Monitor laboratory supplies and consumables, placing orders to ensure uninterrupted testing capability.
• Record and interpret test results accurately in the laboratory information management system, identifying trends and anomalies.
• Write and review standard operating procedures, analytical reports, and technical documentation for the laboratory.
• Prepare reagents, standards, and culture media accurately according to standard operating procedures.
• Develop and validate analytical methods for new products or tests, ensuring methods are robust and reproducible.
• Prepare and analyse samples using a range of laboratory techniques including wet chemistry, chromatography, and spectroscopy.
• Operate, calibrate, and maintain complex analytical instruments such as HPLC, GC-MS, ICP-OES, and spectrophotometers.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to document procedures and present findings clearly.
• The ability to work methodically and prioritise tasks in a high-volume laboratory environment while maintaining quality.
• Good problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot analytical methods and instrument issues independently.
• A national diploma or bachelor's degree in chemistry, microbiology, food science, biomedical science, or a related scientific discipline.
• Thorough understanding of laboratory quality systems such as ISO 17025 and the principles of Good Laboratory Practice.
• A minimum of one to three years of experience working in an analytical or testing laboratory environment.
• Proficiency in laboratory information management systems and Microsoft Excel for data analysis and reporting.