Port Elizabeth: GC Analyst

About the Role

The GC Analyst is a critical role within our quality assurance department, responsible for ensuring the highest standards of analytical excellence in our food and beverage laboratory. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading various tasks, including maintenance and operation of gas chromatograph (Mass-Mass), calibration plan management, and coordination with external laboratories.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading the specific task of maintenance and operation of gas chromatograph (Mass-Mass) through internal and external verifications through direct technical contact with suppliers.
• Managing the calibration plan for the control instruments of the entire plant, coordinating said works and maintenance with external providers.
• Coordinating with external laboratories regarding samples (fruit, oil, juice, pulp, and peel) and the interpretation of results.
• Ensuring compliance with internal work standards through training of staff in line control letters, compliance with CIP processes, BPM verification, and regulatory requirements.
• Preparing and following up on the specific PIs and KPIs of the sector and those determined in the quality table.
• Monitoring accounts within the quality budget.
• Developing and proposing of new analytical methodologies that can be extended to clients and the company.
• Overseeing and training of chromatography analysts.

Requirements

• Degree in Chemistry or similar with 3 to 5 years experience in a quality environment in a food/beverage or agricultural laboratory.
• Experience in Food Plant analysis, GC-MS or HPLC, and GC troubleshooting and maintenance, as well as exposure to HACCP and GMP is required.
• Technical formulation in GC-MS/MS would be advantageous.

Salary & Benefits

Not mentioned