Research Lab Assistant at Flour Mills of Nigeria Plc

The Job

• Assist in provision theological and microbiological data on raw materials, in process and finished products for product development and market decisions
• Assist in carrying out laboratory evaluation of raw materials, products under development and finished products to predict compliance to specifications and in establishing shelf life of new and reformulated products
• Sampling and preliminary sample preparation for microbiological and rheological analysis
• Assist the RFT in the development and validation of rheological and microbiological techniques/procedures for evaluation of raw materials, intermediate and finished products in food bus to assure product quality and safety
• Conduct routine and non-routine microbiological assays of raw materials, intermediate and finished products, packaging, trade samples, samples in shelf life storage experiments, water and waste effluent
• Assist to carry out shelf life studies on new and reformulated products to determine the effect of  processing, environment, packaging and presence of spoilage microorganisms on overall shelf life.

Qualification

• OND in Science Laboratory Technology or Food Science & Technology

Experience:

• 2years relevant experience

Professional Certification:

• Not Applicable

The person must:

• Have relevant experience
• Have experience in carrying out basic lab functions, such as shelf-life studies, microbiological assays and data analysis