90 Senior Lab Technician jobs in South Africa

Job Description
To perform the necessary quality control, test and checks as stipulated in the QC manual to ensure that all products manufactured conform to the quality standards of Premier.

• To timeously and accurately conduct quality control checks and tests on incoming raw material, in process product and finished/packed goods to achieve quality standards as per the SOP.
• To timeously ensure that testing equipment are in good condition to ensure accuracy of results.
• To analyse and record the results to verify whether the products are within specification and inform line and or supervisor accordingly.
• To timeously and accurately conduct line trials and experiments assisting R&D to contribute to quality improvements, innovation, and new product developments.
• To timeously and accurately conduct internal and external shelf-life evaluations to verify shelf-life and product quality.
• To maintain general standard of housekeeping and safety to meet GLP standards.
• To ensure Food Safety (FSSC adherence.
• To ensure that the OHS Act is complied with.
• To ensure timeous and accurate results capturing onto LIMS.

Qualification Requirements

• Grade 12 with Mathematics and Science
• Qualified Food Technologist or relevant science degree

Experience Requirements

• 5 years of experience in a laboratory environment will be an advantage.
• Computer literate (Microsoft Office package)

Key Outputs

• Planning and organising
• Follow Instructions and Procedures
• Analytical thinker
• Attention to detail - Accuracy of analysis and information.
• Basic analysis and problem-solving
• Working under pressure
• Working independently and self-motivated
• Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations
• Good communication skills (verbal and written)
• Able to work cohesively in a Team.

Job Title: Laboratory Technician & Personal Assistant

Location: University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN), Durban, South Africa

Department: School of Laboratory Medicine & Medical Sciences

Reports To: Professor Veron Ramsuran

Position Overview:

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our team as a Laboratory Technician & Personal Assistant to Prof. Veron Ramsuran. This is a dual role that combines laboratory support with administrative and personal assistance. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing laboratory procedures while also assisting with scheduling, communication, and organizational tasks.

Key Responsibilities:

Laboratory Technician Duties:

• Receive, log, and track incoming biological samples.
• Prepare samples for analysis, including nucleic acid extraction.
• Perform molecular biology techniques, including PCR (conventional and/or real-time).
• Assist in maintaining accurate laboratory records, databases, and chain of custody logs.
• Monitor and maintain laboratory inventory, reagents, and consumables.
• Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) and ensure compliance with biosafety guidelines.
• Assist with troubleshooting laboratory equipment and technical protocols.
• Support research projects under the guidance of Prof. Ramsuran and other senior staff.

Personal Assistant Duties:

• Manage and coordinate Prof. Ramsuran's calendar, meetings, and appointments.
• Draft, proofread, and manage correspondence (emails, memos, documents, reports).
• Assist with travel arrangements, conference bookings, and related logistics.
• Organize and maintain files, records, and confidential documents.
• Act as the first point of contact for internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide general administrative support to ensure smooth day-to-day operations.
• Assist in project coordination, deadline tracking, and meeting follow-ups.

Communication & Liaison:

• Act as the primary point of contact between Professor Ramsuran and internal/external stakeholders including students, faculty, collaborators, funders, and administrative staff.
• Screen and prioritize emails, calls, and requests, responding on behalf of the Professor when appropriate.
• Coordinate communication with local and international research collaborators.

Research & Academic Support:

• Assist with the preparation and submission of research proposals, ethical approvals, and academic manuscripts.
• Manage reference materials and assist with literature reviews or presentation materials.
• Track research project timelines, deliverables, and reporting obligations.

Travel & Event Coordination:

• Organize national and international travel including visa arrangements, accommodation, transport, and itineraries.
• Coordinate logistics for academic conferences, workshops, meetings, and public lectures.

Financial & Procurement Administration:

• Support with processing reimbursements, travel claims, and budget tracking related to research projects.
• Assist in procurement processes for laboratory or office supplies, ensuring compliance with UKZN procurement policies.

Student & Team Support:

• Serve as a liaison for postgraduate students and research staff reporting to Professor Ramsuran.
• Coordinate schedules, progress meetings, and documentation related to student supervision.

Requirements & Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Medical Laboratory Science, or related field.
• Prior laboratory experience with sample handling, extraction, and PCR techniques is essential.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High level of professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Preferred Skills & Attributes

• Experience in a research or academic laboratory setting.
• Knowledge of laboratory quality control and biosafety standards.
• Previous experience in an administrative or personal assistant role.
• Strong time management with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
• Problem-solving mindset with attention to detail.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work closely with a leading academic and research professional.
• Exposure to cutting-edge research in molecular biology.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Professional development opportunities.

Please submit your CV and cover letter outlining your relevant experience and suitability for this dual role.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From R10 000,00 per month

Education:

• Diploma (Required)

Work Location: In person

We're looking for a passionate and detail-oriented individual to join our Food Technology Lab. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a hands-on, experimental environment and is eager to contribute to innovative food product development, testing, and quality assurance.

Job Description

As a Food Technologist / Lab Technician, you will be responsible for supporting the development, testing, and refinement of food products and processes. Your work will directly impact product safety, quality, and innovation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct laboratory tests on food samples for quality, safety, and nutritional content
• Assist in the formulation and development of new food products
• Maintain accurate records of experiments, results, and formulations
• Operate and calibrate lab equipment (e.g., pH meters, moisture analyzers, spectrophotometers)
• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations and internal standards
• Collaborate with R&D, production, and quality assurance teams
• Prepare samples for sensory evaluation and shelf-life testing
• Monitor and document environmental conditions in the lab
• Assist in sourcing and testing new ingredients or packaging materials

Requirements

Education & Experience:

• Diploma or Degree in Food Technology, Food Science, Biotechnology, or related field
• 1–3 years of experience in a food lab or production environment (entry-level applicants with strong academic background will be considered)

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong understanding of food chemistry, microbiology, and safety standards
• Familiarity with HACCP, ISO, or GMP protocols
• Excellent attention to detail and record-keeping
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and basic lab software

Bonus Skills (Not Required):

• Experience with sensory analysis panels
• Familiarity with HACCP, ISO, or GMP implementation
• Knowledge of plant-based or alternative protein formulations
• Familiarity with regulatory submissions or product labeling

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person

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The
Key Purpose
of this role is to ensure that quality analysis and procedures are compliant to the company standards and specifications on packaging production lines and teams. The key purpose of this role is to carry out sampling, sample preparation and analysis of packaging raw materials, in -process samples of packaging product from

packaging production Lines.

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

• Aseptically Sampling, Handling and Preparation for microbiological analysis
• Sterilization of Culture media using techniques like autoclaving and Isolation of Microorganisms

Perform various Micro Techniques, such as:

• Colony counts (e.g., pour plating, spread plating).
• Microbial identification using biochemical tests, staining techniques (e.g., Gram stain), and microscopy.
• Molecular techniques (e.g., PCR) if trained and required.
• Operate and calibrate specialized lab equipment, including microscopes, incubators, autoclaves, centrifuges, and other analytical instruments.

Quality Control and Assurance:

• Maintain detailed and organized records, ensuring traceability and regulatory compliance.
• Analyze and interpret data from tests, including reading plates for bacterial counts and evaluating microbial growth.
• Assist with report writing and presentations as needed.
• Monitor and maintain an adequate inventory of reagents, media, supplies, and consumables.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sterile laboratory environment including waste management of biohazardous substances etc.
• Participate in the development and optimization of microbiological methods and procedures.

Governance:

• Standards are in place and well understood
• Training and operational assessments are done against the specified methods
• Verification of the execution of the procedures to ensure that they comply with the standards
• Verifying Quality Control and Analysis in utilized by packaging, raw materials and quality production team s
• Ensuring for quality packaged product is delivered by designated production lines
• Ensuring execution of required quality checks and analyses, and accuracy of results inputted on the appropriate information system
• Ensure that VPO tools are utilized and imparted to production teams

Maintenance of Equipment:

• Ensure and conduct autonomous operations as defined for the instrumentation
• Ensure equipment is operated according to SOP's
• Perform routine maintenance, cleaning, and calibration of laboratory equipment.
• Develop work instruction to empower autonomous maintenance of equipment, to ensure its uptime
• Identify defective equipment, and report these to the Team Leader, Instrumentation Technician and Lab Specialist

Communication:

• Actively participate in shift meetings, asking questions to test understanding and contributing suggestions. Making use of the action logs to record
• issues, problems and improvement opportunities
• Make use of relevant communication media to stay informed and inform others of issues
• Utilizing VPO digital tools to improve understanding of process and standards
• Required to escalate out-of-control processes to all Stakeholders
• Complete required hand over to incoming shift team members, ensuring the issues relating to plant performance, quality and maintenance are
• communicated

Problem-Solving:

• Ensure Problem solving for all out-of-control processes using the VPO problem solving tools to resolve and record the issues
• Ensure QFR and 5why are done timeously

Minimum Requirements:

• MSc/BSc Microbiology, Biotechnology or equivalent
• Minimum of 1 - 2 years working experience in FM CG industry
• Understanding of brewing & packaging process and environment
• Assertive and analytical
• Proactive
• Proven leadership ability
• Understanding of the principles and practices of Manufacturing Excellence
• Available immediately

Additional Information:

• BAND: X

SAB is an equal opportunity employer, and all appointments will be made in line with SAB employment equity plan and talent requirements. The advert has minimum requirements listed. Management reserves the right to use additional/ relevant information as criteria for short-listing.

To perform the necessary quality control, test and checks as stipulated in the QC manual to ensure that all products manufactured conform to the quality standards of Premier.

• To timeously and accurately conduct quality control checks and tests on incoming raw material, in process product and finished/packed goods to achieve quality standards as per the SOP.
• To timeously ensure that testing equipment are in good condition to ensure accuracy of results.
• To analyse and record the results to verify whether the products are within specification and inform line and or supervisor accordingly.
• To timeously and accurately conduct line trials and experiments assisting R&D to contribute to quality improvements, innovation, and new product developments.
• To timeously and accurately conduct internal and external shelf-life evaluations to verify shelf-life and product quality.
• To maintain general standard of housekeeping and safety to meet GLP standards.
• To ensure Food Safety (FSSC adherence.
• To ensure that the OHS Act is complied with.
• To ensure timeous and accurate results capturing onto LIMS.

• Grade 12 with Mathematics and Science
• Qualified Food Technologist or relevant science degree

• 5 years of experience in a laboratory environment will be an advantage.
• Computer literate (Microsoft Office package)

• Planning and organising
• Follow Instructions and Procedures
• Analytical thinker
• Attention to detail – Accuracy of analysis and information.
• Basic analysis and problem-solving
• Working under pressure
• Working independently and self-motivated
• Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations
• Good communication skills (verbal and written)
• Able to work cohesively in a Team.

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SUMMARY:

This role forms an integral part of the organization in terms of the efficient operation and development and growth strategies. This position requires a combination of technical expertise, industry knowledge, and leadership skills to ensure the delivery of high-quality products and services.

Lab Technician (Pharmaceutical)

Recruiter:

Jordan HR

Job Ref:

JHB /ST

Date posted:

Thursday, June 19, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

Monthly

SUMMARY:

This role forms an integral part of the organization in terms of the efficient operation and development and growth strategies. This position requires a combination of technical expertise, industry knowledge, and leadership skills to ensure the delivery of high-quality products and services.

POSITION INFO:

Overview: Performs laboratory tests and analyses to support pharmaceutical research and development, ensuring product quality and compliance with regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct laboratory tests and experiments in accordance with established protocols.
• Prepare and maintain laboratory equipment and instruments.
• Collect and analyze biological and chemical samples.
• Document experimental procedures, observations, and results accurately.
• Ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
  
  

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, Biology, or related field.
• Experience in a pharmaceutical or clinical laboratory setting.
• Familiarity with Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) guidelines.
• Proficiency in laboratory information management systems (LIMS).
  
  
  
  

• Seniority level Entry level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
• Industries Advertising Services

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Additional Information:

• Entry-level position requiring an Associate degree in chemical science, biological science, or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution.
• National Registry for Medical Laboratory Technician (ASCP or equivalent) preferred. Must be registry eligible.
• Complete training in at least two rotations within the first six months of employment, as required by the hospital.
• Strong analytical skills in language, math, and reasoning for data collection and scientific procedures.
• Good communication skills with the public and hospital staff.
• Positive attitude and willingness to perform other duties as assigned.
• This position is authorized for 0.08 hours bi-weekly.

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