Job Description

• Join Lactalis SA at our Bonnievale Plant in the Laboratory department with the main responsibilities to ensure that all samples are received as per sampling schedule and analysed according to test methodologies.
• Generate reports and give daily reporting to Lab Manager and production with respect to results. Successful candidates need to have at least 2 years of experience in a chemical and or micro laboratory within the FMCG environment.
• The successful candidate must also be able to demonstrate sound knowledge of food quality and full adherence to all Safety & Health policies, procedures and legislation. Be fluent in English and be computer literate (advance excel skills and MS Office).

Required Skills

• Gr12 or equivalent
• Advance Diploma / BTech / BSC Food Science or related qualification / previous experience as a Junior Lab Analyst
• At least 2 years’ practical experience in a chemical and or micro laboratory
• Computer literate.
• Attention to detail.
• Willing to learn.
• Willing to work shifts, long hours, weekends, public holidays and overtime.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Willing to perform Ad hoc tasks.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Duties & Responsibilities

• Conduct chemical and micro sampling, according to work instructions.
• Take hand swabs and airplates in the lab and production areas to verify hygiene as per Control Plan.
• Ensure ATP and hygiene swabs per department are taken before every start-up.
• Maintain updated Floor-Maps per department for Pathogen trending.
• Conduct accurate tests on samples, according to work instructions.
• Conduct reference testing to verify the accuracy for IR equipment in the laboratory sphere.
• Participate in SRM (Secondary Reference Material) and PT (Proficiency Testing: Actalia, Campden, etc.).
• Record samples and test results accurately on data management systems.
• Analysing results to ensure consistency to specifications and ensure all required retesting is done timeously.
• Setting up, calibrating, maintaining and cleaning of laboratory equipment.
• Assist quality and production teams with RCA’s.
• Participate in internal audits with respect to Food Safety protocols.
• Implement corrective actions for Quality Controls failure and non-conforming results.
• Conduct data analysis and data interpretation to implement and promote continuous improvement, corrective actions and preventative actions.
• Perform product releases following internal release criteria and protocols.
• Maintain Good Housekeeping in the Lab and outside the Lab.
• Maintain and promote Good Laboratory Practices with respect to ISO 17025 standards, Lactalis and WW LQMS.
• Adhere, participate and promote Safety & Health, Food safety, and Food Quality regulations as per Lactalis’ policies and standards.
• Maintain and promote FSSC 22000 standards, NOSA standards and continuous improvement.

Closing Date

• 2025/11/29