Description
Laboratory Assistant- Signal Hill Products Pty Ltd
Location:Cape Town - Western Cape
Reporting to: Lead Brewer
Signal Hill Products is looking for an exciting, dynamic, and ambitious individual to join the team at a leading Cape Town based brewery.
Overall Responsibility:The Laboratory Assistant responsibilities will include conducting and supporting scientific investigations and experiments. planning, setting up and undertaking controlled experiments and trials. recording and analysing data.
Primary Responsibilities:
Focus Area 1: Laboratory Assistance
- Perform daily routine analysis on fermenting beer samples, finished products, and utility analysis
- Ensure the products conform to the relevant brand specifications
- Perform daily microbiological and biochemical tests on beer and utility samples
- Perform weekly analysis on ranging beer parameters
- Maintain laboratory equipment and functionality
- Keep detailed records of results and analyses
- Submit data timeously to adhere to production schedules
- Assist in R&D project development and testing
Requirements of the Role:
- NSC Matric Certificate with Core Maths, Biology, Science
- Tertiary degree/diploma in food science, microbiology, or related field.
- 1 year experience in a laboratory environment
- Sensory analysis experience
Required Skills:
- Sterile sampling techniques
- Microbiological plating techniques and methods
- Computer proficient
- Good communication skills
Ability to commute/relocate:
Cape Town, Western Cape: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)
Application Question(s):Do you have a NSC Matric Certificate with core Maths Biology and Science?
Education:
Diploma (required)
Experience:Laboratory Environment: 1 year (required)
- Sensory Analysis: 1 year (required)