Laboratory Technician

General Duties:

• • Quality assurance checks and monitoring of production lines, that is, soaps, margarines and oil filling/liquid shortenings
  • Inspection, testing, evaluation and approval of in-process and finished products as per specification
  • Inspection, testing, evaluation and approval of raw and packaging materials as per specification
  • Preparation and standardization of chemical reagents and solutions
  • Perform chemical and analytical tests on in-process, raw materials and finished products as required
  • Testing of neutralised, deodorized and refined oil samples from oil refining process.
  • Weighing of colours, flavours & additives as per batch cards for the margarine process
  • Issuing of Product Batch Cards to production upon request
  • Sampling and testing of Copra / filling out Copra Slips Checks and inspections on Press Plant Operations
  • Documentation and recording of all inspections and evaluations, inclusive of action taken and/or any recommended corrective actions.
  • Inspection of storage areas, storage tanks and containers, including temperature monitoring.
  • Boiler Water Analysis / Cooling Tower Analysis
  • Laboratory Chemical Stock Taking(monthly)
  • Retain sample program - finished product, raw material and packaging material retained samples.
  • Internal calibration of laboratory equipment (moisture balance, scales, pH meter, conductivity meter).
  • Returned product evaluation and reporting.
  • Reporting of non-conformances (both verbal& written) to Quality Assurance Manager
  • Conforms to all established departmental & company policies, procedures & objectives, fulfils the requirements of CGA Ltd.’s SQF Program including but not limited to GMPs, PPE, HACCP, food safety & HSE site protocols.
  • Monitoring of CCP as per HACCP Plans at the required frequencies to ensure they meet food safety standards. 
  • Accurately document all CCP monitoring activities and promptly report any deviations or non-conformities to the relevant departments/personnel for corrective action as stipulated.

Responsible for ensuring:

• • Quality of products is in conformance to specified standards
  • Appropriate quality status stickers are affixed to materials/ products based on testing and evaluations.
  • Re-distillation of spent alcohol
  • Laboratory supplies, that is, distilled water, chemicals/reagents, gloves, tissue paper, etc. are maintained
  • Any problems or non-conformances are brought to the attention of relevant personnel and follow up to certify conformance
  • Work areas are kept clean, neat and orderly at all times
  • Daily hand-over to technicians is clear, accurate and adequate

Assist with:

• Environmental testing and evaluation
• Analysis of competitor’s products
• Third party audits documentation and preparation
• Any other duties as required by the QA/R&D Chief/ Supervisor