Lab Technician: Micro

Dreaming big is in our DNA. It’s who we are as a company. It’s our culture. It’s our heritage. And more than ever, it’s our future. A future where we’re always looking forward. Always serving up new ways to meet life’s moments. A future where we keep dreaming bigger. We look for people with passion, talent, and curiosity, and provide them with the teammates, resources and opportunities to unleash their full potential. The power we create together – when we combine your strengths with ours – is unstoppable. Are you ready to join a team that dreams as big as you do?

The Key Purpose of this role is to define, develop and implement optimal brewery wide microbiological standards and work practices to ensure compliance to microbiological process and product specifications.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

• Sampling is carried out as per manualised methods
• Samples are identified, verified and handled to retain integrity as per manual
• Samples are prepared and dispatched, if necessary, as per manualised method
• Relevant apparatus, equipment and reagents are prepared as per manualised method
• Analysis is performed using fundamental laboratory techniques and practices
• Accurate results generated at specified times
• Results are recorded and reported as per standard manuals
• Non conformance identified
• Out of control procedure adhered to
• Equipment is maintained and calibrated according to manualized methods.
• Equipment calibration frequencies are adhered to
• Calibration records available and updated
• Adherence to PPE policy
• Unsafe conditions and work practices are identified and actioned
• Chemicals and reagents are handled as per manualized procedure
• Hazardous substances are stored, handled and disposed of as per procedures
• Adherence to documented lab safety rules, guides and practices
• Incidents are reported and actioned as per procedure
• Housekeeping schedules are adhered to
• Achieve VPO targets and Quality KPI and PI targets for the site

Key Attributes and Competencies

• Good knowledge of micro laboratory systems, processes and analyses
• Experience in the application of problem solving techniques and statistics
• Good understanding of HACCP, GMP standards and CIP requirements PC literacy Good all round knowledge of AB InBev manufacturing processes and philosophies
• Proven knowledge and experience in integrating and facilitating a multidisciplinary group of skills, specialists and functions Good verbal and written communication skills
• Good auditing skills Information systems knowledge.
• Analytical ability.
• Communication skills (verbal and written)
• Problem Solving ability
• Ability to work in teams

Minimum Requirements

• Min – Bachelor of Science in Microbiology/ Biotechnology or equivalent
• Min – 3-6 months on the job training
• 2-3 Years in Laboratory, Brewing or Packaging operation

Additional Information

• Band: X

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