Microbiology Technician at Coca-Cola

Job Description

• We're looking for a passionate and detail-oriented Microbiology Technician to join our Quality & Sustainability Team.
• Are you a microbiology professional who enjoys ensuring product quality, food safety compliance, and delivering laboratory excellence in a fast-paced manufacturing environment?
• This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in safeguarding the quality and safety of our products through microbiological testing, laboratory analysis, sanitation verification, and continuous improvement initiatives.

What You'll Do

• Conduct microbiological analysis of raw materials, intermediate products, and finished products
• Ensure compliance with food safety standards, regulatory requirements, and quality systems
• Monitor and verify the effectiveness of cleaning and sanitization processes (CIP & COP)
• Prepare laboratory reagents, culture media, and microbiological samples for analysis
• Monitor microbiology laboratory stock levels and ensure availability of testing materials
• Validate laboratory equipment performance and implement corrective actions where required
• Prepare microbiological trend analysis reports and highlight key risks and improvement opportunities
• Support Good Housekeeping (GHK) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) across the production environment
• Partner with Quality, Production, and Food Safety teams to maintain world-class quality standards
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen product quality and food safety performance

What We're Looking For

• B.Sc. or HND in Microbiology (Mandatory)
• Minimum of 2 years relevant laboratory or manufacturing experience
• Knowledge of microbiological testing procedures and laboratory practices
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Good communication and stakeholder management skills
• Basic computer proficiency
• Experience within a manufacturing or FMCG environment is an advantage
• Knowledge of food safety, ISO standards, GMP, and sanitation processes is an added advantage
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality excellence
• Proactive and results-oriented mindset