Factory Microbiologist Jobs Kenya.

Factory Microbiologist Jobs Kenya.
Job Title: Factory Microbiologist

Company Profile: A multinational company that deals in the Manufacturing and Production of Nutritional and dairy products, coffee, tea, beverages, chocolate and confectionery

Direct Report to: Factory QA Manager

Main Purpose of the Job
* Provides professional and technical analysis, about product characteristics. Also includes microbiological analysis of products, ingredients and raw materials and Environment samples.
* Monitor product Quality and Food safety to ensure compliance with product specifications and Legislation standards.
* Participate to HACCP studies to provide assistance related to microbiology and food safety.
* Participate to QMS updating.

Main Responsibilities
* System design: Define and update the specific quality procedures, instructions and tools which are directly related to microbiology
* Perform training of production operators and other technicians in performing simple analysis and tests related to their working area (as needed)
* Perform microbiology tests on all finished products, line samples, special samples and Raw materials as per established sampling plans.
* Perform microbiological tests on Equipment and Environment samples as necessary.
* Reporting of abnormalities via notification of quality deviations and take immediate corrections
* Sampling and microbiology tests of Factory water and chlorination as necessary
* Media preparation for above microbiology tests
* Maintain ICP and GLP in microbiology Laboratory operations
* Stock control and purchase requisition for consumables in microbiology lab.
* Compile Microbiology reports for Regional head office at required frequencies
* Perform MM P-Test according to the planning

Essential Managerial & Professional Qualities
* Ability to communicate efficiently internally and externally
* Ability to build personal relationships with different functions of the value chain based on trust and open communication
* Understanding customers’ needs to provide the best support
* Take immediate corrections when out-of-specification results are found

Required Qualifications
* Bachelor’s degree or equivalent (microbiology, chemistry, food technology or other related fields)

To apply for this position send your CV to mycv@myjobseye.com quoting the position in the subject line.

Kindly also mention your current/ last salary and benefits.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted