Laboratory Analyst (Food Factory)

Job Summary

A food factory manufacturing fortified porridge and flours is seeking a Lab Analyst to conduct all conformance activities on raw material and final products based on defined standards as well as verification activities for environmental and sanitation.
Experience working in a food-testing laboratory is essential- especially physio-chemical tests.

Minimum Qualification:Diploma
Experience Level:Mid level
Experience Length:4 years
Job Description/Requirements

LAB ANALYST

Reports to:
Quality
Assurance Manager

Job Purpose:
Conducting
all conformance activities on raw material and final products based on defined
standards as well as verification activities for environmental and sanitation.

Key Responsibilities and Job Dimensions
·
Conducting tests of
samples received from suppliers/subcontractors and reporting on any reasons
for rejection of materials and parts received
·
Record or
compile test results or prepare graphs, charts, or reports.
·
Obtain
samples, analyse, record and report lab operational data.
·
Conduct standardized tests
on raw materials, in-line and end-line food products, additives, or
preservatives to ensure compliance with established standards
·
Apply
established test protocols for analysis and testing of raw and finished
products
·
Perform regular
maintenance of laboratory equipment including, calibrating, cleaning, or
sterilizing.
·
Analyse
test results to classify products or compare results with standard tables and
prepare certificates of analysis.
·
develop requisition for lab supplies needed to maintain inventories
·
Manage inventory supplies
by keeping track of materials used and ordering new items as needed.
·
Perform maintenance on lab
equipment by making calibrations, cleaning equipment, replacing parts, and
otherwise keeping equipment functioning properly.
·
Report for maintenance any
breakdown of lab equipment
·
Adhere to lab Safety
Regulations
·
Follow safety standards
and protocols at all times in regards to safe handling of materials and
wearing proper protective equipment.
·
Keep laboratory and work
areas clean and organized.

Job Competencies (Knowledge, Experience
and Attributes / Skills).

Academic
Qualifications
·
Minimum Diploma in Laboratory
Analysis, (Microbiology, Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, Food Analysis)
·
4 years experience in busy
laboratory

Professional
Qualifications
·
N/A
Other requirements
(unique/job specific)

·
Quality Control Analysis
·
Analytical
Skills
·
Conducting tests and inspections
·
Meticulous attention to detail.
·
Excellent written and oral communication skills
·
Report writing
·
Good teamworking skills
·
Time Management
·
Laboratory Management
·
Communication
·
Food Research and Development
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