Lab Assistant/Admin

Description

Main Responsibilities:

• Administration of HR-related tasks.
• Managing general office administration.
• Capturing and loading supplier invoices and payments.
• Cashflow forecast reporting.
• Managing housekeeping of office areas.
• Assisting with the purchasing of general office consumables and ad hoc purchases.
• Bank card reconciliations.
• Supplier statement reconciliations.
• Stock take processing and capturing.
• Assisting management with tea and coffee for meetings if required.
• Answering company phones and transferring calls where required.
• General filing and administration.
• Performing routine administration related to the Production environment as required.
• Overseeing and participating in the manufacturing of cosmetic products if necessary.
• Ensuring formulations comply with manufacturing documents and giving clearance to fill batches.
• Ensuring GMP compliance in the manufacturing environment and lab.
• Complying with and maintaining Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Controlling deviations according to SOPs.
• Administration of relevant paperwork including maintenance and organizing of logs & records.
• Ensuring laboratory equipment is maintained and calibrated.
• Routine testing and data capturing.
• Maintaining registers and manufacturing-related paperwork.
• Stock takes of inventory used for manufacturing.
• Problem-solving of stock take discrepancies.
• Maintaining Quality Control standards in both laboratory and manufacturing environments.

Requirements

• A 4-year degree in Chemistry with Matric Maths on Higher Grade.
• 2+ years experience in a lab setting for the production of skincare products.
• Proficient in quality control procedures for batches.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent time management, organizational, and writing skills.
• Excellent Microsoft Office Skills.
• Ability to work independently and be a good team player.
• Responsible, dependable, enthusiastic, punctual, and trustworthy.
• Accurate and attentive to detail.
• Ability to adapt to change quickly.
• Ability to prioritize and maintain work performance under pressure.
• Dedication and commitment.
• Ability to apply logic to all situations.
• Ability to identify problems quickly and take appropriate action.

Due date: 20 May 2024