In-Service Trainee - Analytical Chemistry

Job description

Role Overview

Under supervision of a Product Technologist, you will be primarily involved in lab management of the Laundry Enzyme lab with project specific work at times. Integrity and accountability are essential for this role ensuring that tests and methods are performed as per Unilever Methods of Analysis.

Duties

· Physical property analysis of finished products and raw materials

· Preparation of lab batches of finished goods for fragrance assessment work or consumer tests

· Maintaining inventory management system. i.e Control of stock within the laboratory (and 3P warehouse), including ordering, testing and obtaining analysis certificates as required

· Operation of lab equipment in accordance with best practice operations.

· Ensure calibration of all laboratory equipment are timeously done with Lab manager and suppliers

· Arranging domestic and international couriers with tracking of costs spent

· Participation in internal and external SHE audits with completion of actions thereafter

· Ensure proper waste management and good housekeeping is maintained

· Adherence to safety standards, SHE 29 – Enzyme compliance and Good Manufacturing practices (GMP).

Skills and Requirements

· Completed 2 nd year Analytical Chemistry, requiring 1 year in-service experience

· Familiar with laboratory environment, procedures and practices

· Role will require some degree of manual labour, i.e lifting boxes/powder up to 10kg

· Use of computer software programs – Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word is essential

· Good communication skills both written and verbal – proficient in English

· Subject to medical assessment – lung function and serology testing

· Drivers license with own transport preferred; some travel required to 3P warehouse and pilot plant