Laboratory Operator at TA Farm Future Nigeria

Location: Bauchi, Ekiti, Ikenne, Jos, Minna, Ogoja and Sokoto
 
Duration: Fulltime (subject to yearly review based on performance)

Job Description and Key Responsibilities

• Implement quality control tests in the lab as well as on-site when necessary
• Perform the testing and calibrating of laboratory equipment in preparation for specific tasks;
• Perform quality control tests on ingredients, completed products and product samples;
• Prepare samples prior to shipping them to customers;
• Follow all company policies and procedures to ensure product integrity and quality control;
• Collect samples of materials or products, checking them to ensure conformance to specifications or testing them in the laboratory;
• Analyze retrieved data and prepare reports for laboratry management;
• Recognize and report any food safety issues.

Key Competencies:

• Possess a ND/HND/Bachelor’s degree in Food Science/Technology, Science Laboratory Technology or Food Microbiology;
• Excellent communication skills;
• Computer literate and fully conversant with office equipment including photocopier, scanner and printers;
• Good knowledge of health and safety practices with prior experience in a similar role; however training will be provided if necessary;
• Safety Licenses and qualifications related to food safety are preferred;
• Between 3 and 5 years laboratory experience in food manufacturing/processing environment;
• Capable of prioritizing tasks to meet goals and ensure product quality.
• willing to meet on-call obligations as needed