This role involves ensuring that all incoming raw materials and finished product are of a microbiological acceptable standard that has been set by the Company, food industry and customers; informing relevant departments of the results using the IT system; assisting in monitoring the microbiological status of the factory and staff and alerting any microbiological problems.

Key Responsbilites

•    Check and test all incoming raw materials
•    Ensure all finished product is pathogen-free
•    Ensuring that the correct documentation and certificates of analysis are received from suppliers with every delivery
•    Assessing liquor samples
•    Carrying out various analytical requests for production, sales or complaint enquiries
•    Supporting problem solving activities in production using analytical techniques
•    Calibrating laboratory equipment
•    Setting up sensory analysis sessions 
•    Swab factory environment
•    Ensure all products are tested in line with customer requirements
•    Provide a sufficient stock of media/ agar to ensure smooth running of the lab
•    Monitor instruments used in the laboratory to ensure accuracy and efficiency
•    Help maintain a clean working environment
•    Use the IT system to facilitate the clearance of products for raw material and dispatch, recording results of analysis to SAP
•    Generate certificates for customer requirements

About you

•    At least 2 years’ experience working in a Microbiological laboratory environment 

•   Knowledge of basic hygiene
•    Excellent attention to detail
•    Effective problem solving abilities
•    Computer literate 
•    Effective communication skills
•    Works well within a team
•    Able to effectively prioritise workload
•    Ability to take responsibility and work on own initiative
•    Self-motivation

•    Willing to listen and learn

You would be expected to work on a rotating shit pattern of 6:00am to 2:00pm and 2:00pm to 10:00pm

Closing date for applications is 14 June 2024.