Analyst (Food Testing)

Location: 11 Berkley Rd, Maitland, Cape Town, 7405, South Africa

Company

SGS provides inspection, verification, testing, and certification services through a global network of offices and laboratories.

What you will do

• Prepare, handle, store, retain, and dispose of samples according to established procedures.
• Perform routine and high-throughput analysis using LCMS, HPLC, GC, ICP-MS, NIR, and wet chemistry techniques.
• Operate laboratory instruments, maintain equipment and quality-control records, and report analytical results in SLIMS or designated worksheets.
• Plan testing activities, monitor chemicals and consumables, evaluate results against quality-control specifications, and meet sample turnaround requirements.
• Support method development, modification, validation, and implementation in line with ISO 17025 requirements.
• Assist with training and supervision of laboratory technicians, assistants, and interns.

Requirements

• National Diploma or BSc qualification in Chemistry or Food Technology.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in LCMS, HPLC, GC, ICP-MS, or wet chemistry techniques in an ISO 17025-accredited food testing laboratory.
• Strong capabilities in analytical method development, validation, and implementation.
• Analytical Chemistry experience supporting nutritional and chemical composition testing across food value chains.
• Code 8 driver's license; must not be colour blind.
• Systematic, thorough, accurate, detail-oriented, and able to work effectively in a team.

Nice to have

• BSc Honours or Master's degree in Chemistry.
• SACNASP registration.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time laboratory position with structured competency training.
• Work within established quality, safety, and management systems.
• Participate in proficiency testing, improvement requests, nonconformance investigations, and customer complaint resolution.
• Follow laboratory safety procedures, including appropriate protective clothing, chemical-safety awareness, and workplace inspections.