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Report To: SENIOR QA ASSISTANT – CHEMICAL ANALYSIS

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITY
Assist the chemical analyst in the routine chemical analysis of water, raw materials, semi-finished and finished products.

MAIN FUNCTIONS

• Assist the chemical analyst in daily chemical analysis of all chemicals and raw materials supplied to prevent acceptance and use of substandard materials.
• Ensure daily treatment of borehole water and analysis of treated water, factory water and canteen water for processing/consumption in line with WHO statutory requirements for potable water.
• Assist the chemical analyst in  the determination of quality and wholesomeness of products from the factory, including their nutritive value, sensory properties and conformity with legal regulations
• Collect sample for the monitoring of the potency of chemicals / preservatives under storage in the warehouse to ensure they are used up before deterioration sets in.
• Carry out routine analysis of semi-finished / finished products before the products are released to the market to prevent transfer of sub-standard products into the market.
• Assist in the control of production process according to specifications and good manufacturing practice (GMP) in order to achieve optimal properties and avoid unwanted components, to which chemical and sensory methods are applied.
• Keep records of maintenance, calibrations, and repairs of laboratory equipments.
• Ensuring absolute control and proper handling of laboratory equipment.
• Ensure strict adherence to all existing safety / precautionary measures while working in the Laboratory to guide against occupational hazards within the Laboratory.
• Send samples of products/raw materials to third party laboratory for confirmation/statutory quarterly analysis.
• Liaise with technical department in the operation of the Effluent Treatment plant and carry out routine analysis on effluent.
• Keep/update daily analysis and materials record in the chemical laboratory and forward same to the chemical analyst.

RELEVANT INFORMATION

• A good university/polytechnics Ordinary National Diploma (OND) in Chemistry, Biochemistry Food Science& Tech. or Science Laboratory Technology with minimum of 3 year Laboratory operations, QC/QA, R&D/Production cognate experience in a Food Manufacturing/Processing industry.
• A skillful, self-motivated team player and creative person