Analysis of mycotoxins in various food matrices.
Analysis of pesticide residues in fresh produce using the QuEChERS extraction technique.
Optimize the use of the equipment in the preparative section of the laboratory.
Ensure timely service delivery to customers
Self-Management.
Minimize financial Risks.
Implementation of QMS (ISO 17025).
Management of critical consumables.
Experience Required
Preparation of chemicals, solutions, and standards.
Sample extraction processes.
Basic knowledge of chromatographic instrumentation.
Adherence to good laboratory practice.
Qualifications
- National Diploma - Analytical Chemistry
Method Validation
Ensure that any changes are made to the methods if necessary.
Ensure equipment maintenance and calibration.
Participate in proficiency testing.
Quality Control
Performs Internal verification of Equipment.
Ensures that the accommodation and environmental conditions of the lab are controlled and recorded accordingly.
Checking quality and suitability of chemicals.
Recording quality controls.
Technical processes - implementation
Sample registration on LIMS.
Extraction of raw materials.
Weighing, homogenizing, mixing, and filtering.
Equipment verification (balances, volumetric flasks, pipettes).
Mycotoxin Immuno-Affinity-Cleanup.
Free fatty acids extraction method.
Peroxide value extraction method.
Moisture content.
Pesticide analyses
Preparation of reference standards (weighing, mixing filtering).
Preparation of daily solvents and standards.
Participation in proficiency testing schemes.
Instrumentation set-up and sample run.
Meetings
Participate in laboratory staff meetings.
Implementation of QMS (ISO 17025)
Implement standard QMS protocols.
Consistent and correct application of analytical methods.
Compliance to statutory requirements.
Records all non-conformances observed for further investigation.
Communication, Advising and Reporting
Comment and report timely on irregularities.
Effective communication and reporting that leads to improved internal relationships and decisions.
Ensures that all test results comply with the documented quality control criteria.
- Knowledge required:
Technical processes of Mycotoxin/Pesticides/Dairy analysis in a myriad of matrices.
General knowledge of chromatographic instruments.
- Skills required:
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Sound technical record keeping techniques.
Ability to work under pressure.
Propensity to pay attention to detail.
Computer literate MS Outlook, Word & Excel.
