in-service training Programme at RCL Foods for Food/Bio Technology students

Lab Analyst Intern

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Lab Analyst Intern

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Closing Date 2025/03/20

Reference Number RCL250310-1

Company RCL Foods

Job Title Lab Analyst Intern

Functions SHEQ

Job Type Classification Internship

Location - Town / City Randfontein

Location - Province Gauteng

Location - Country South Africa

Job Description

RCL FOODS is seeking Interns for the Laboratory department on a fixed-term contract.

As an Intern, your responsibilities will include: Performing test methods, quality control of consumables, maintaining reference materials, verifying equipment, monitoring the environment, managing the sample register, implementing corrective actions, keeping equipment records and preparing reagents.

Minimum Requirements

• 3rd Year in-service training students studying towards a National Diploma in Food Tech, Bio Tech or similar

• Must be able to work under pressure

• Speak, Read and Write English

• Good Communication Skills

• Problem Solving Skills

• Attention to detail and accuracy

• Basic computer skills

Duties & Responsibilities

• Analyse incoming raw materials

• Analyse intermediate products

• Analyse final and shelf-life products according to product's test checklist

• Record results on the database

• Communicate results to the relevant HOD or department

• Follow up on product placed on hold

• Perform internal calibrations as per the schedule

• Collect samples for analysis as required

• Report any issues to Laboratory Management

• Verification of product identification provided by the factory

• Working in a manner to ensure the safety of co-workers and yourself

• All equipment should be handled as per procedures

• Assist with sample preparation for external testing

• Ensure sufficient retention of samples are collected for storage for all products as stipulated

• Assist with clearance of retention rooms as per schedule

• Perform analysis accurately according to testing methods as provided

• Identification of departures from the management system or from the procedures for performing tests

• Initiation of actions to prevent or minimize such departures

• Ensure that logbooks, projects and any info required by universities are provided in timorously to management

• Communicate the progress of your studies and projects to Lab management

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