Quality Control Laboratory Technician at Prime Foods and Beverages Nigeria Limited

 Job Description

• Conducts chemical and physical analysis on raw materials, in-process and finished product.
• Perform sensory evaluation of raw materials and finished products
• Utilizes testing procedures that meet with quality assurance needs and make recommendation for improvement
• Assist with food research, development, and quality control.
• Ensure food products are fit for distribution.
• Calibrate and maintain the Physio-chemical laboratory equipment
• Maintain Good Laboratory Practice and maintain cleaning standards for the laboratory
• Ensure strict implementation of company policy, SOP and GMP regulations
• Ensure compliance to common Good Hygiene Practice
• Perform other related task as needed
• Carry out CIP testing, including corrective actions to verify sanitation programme
• Compile and analyse test results for documentation, compare with SON standards and prepare related reports.
• Utilizes statistical techniques (SPC, SQC) in daily quality functions.

Requirements
The right Candidate will have the following qualifications:

• B.Sc/HND in Food science and Technology, Biochemistry, Chemistry and any other related field.
• Minimum of 2 solid years work experience of laboratory analysis in a food/beverage producing company
• Ability to accurately prepare daily, weekly and monthly reports
• Must be able to adapt to new and different computer programs and software to enable efficient analysis
• Good written, verbal communication and collaborative skills
• Strong organizational skills and detail oriented
• Food manufacturing industry background preferred
• Ability to work independently under minimal supervision.
• Knowledge of operations and maintenance of laboratory equipment, quality process control of food and beverages.
• Familiar with the use of UV-Spectrophotometer for analysi