JOB VACANCY – MICROBIOLOGY LAB ANALYST (Re-advertised)

Africa Improved Foods (AIF) is a Public-Private Partnership focused on addressing malnutrition through the production of nutritious, high quality fortified foods.

We are looking for a self-motivated, qualified individual with the right attitude and a passion for innovation to join our young and energetic team in the position of Microbiologist Lab Analyst.

Department: Quality Assurance & Quality Control

Contract terms: Open ended Contract

Reports to: Quality Control Specialist

Location: Kigali, Rwanda

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

The Microbiology Lab Analyst is responsible for performing day to day quality control of incoming raw materials, semi-finished and finished products.

He/She advises the company on Microbiological air, water quality and on good hygiene practices to be implemented on AIF sites.

TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conducts inspections of incoming raw materials, in process and finished products and reports conformity and non-conformity parameters to the immediate supervisor or other mandated authorities.
• Assess hygiene status of the testing equipment and factory environment to ensure quality and safety of the products.
• Participate in problem solving, provides technical expertise and laboratory skills.
• Assist in solving analytical related problems or putting up precautions/preventive measures.
• Identification of various microbial floras on processing factors (Man, Machine and Materials) and processing environment.
• Application of good laboratory practices (GLP) as per quality and safety guidelines.
• Preparation and handling of Media, reference standards, reagents and working reagents as necessary before use and during testing.
• Safe and responsible handling and storage of equipment, standards, chemicals, and glassware used for testing and analytical procedures.
• Should be able to develop SOPs on sample collection, sample preparation, inoculation and culture media preparation, incubation, enumeration of quality indicators, pathogen detection and decision.
• Preparation of test reports and certificates of analysis, and sharing them to the QC Specialist
• Develops result trends on process aid, ingredient, personnel, environment, in process and finished goods.
• Ensuring the security of the laboratory belongings to avoid unnecessary breakages and losses.
• In time identification and requisition of equipment, chemical and consumables needed in the laboratory.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCES

• First or Second-Class Bachelor’s degree in Food science, Biotechnology, Microbiology, or any other related field.
• A minimum of 2 years’ working experience in Quality Assurance or Quality Control preferably in a food industry.
• Must have basic knowledge of MS Office packages-Word, Excel & Power Point.
• Fluent in English and Kinyarwanda (both verbally and in writing).
• Good manufacturing regulatory knowledge.
• Experienced in process/equipment validation.

OTHER SKILLS

• Ability to achieve and maintain high standards with meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to work accurately in a busy and demanding environment, adhering to strict deadlines/timescales.
• Highly numerate with strong analytical and problem-solving ability.
• Good team player.
• Self-motivated, with the ability to work proactively using own initiative.
• Committed to learning and development.

• Conducts inspections of incoming raw materials, in process and finished products and reports conformity and non-conformity parameters to the immediate supervisor or other mandated authorities.
• Assess hygiene status of the testing equipment and factory environment to ensure quality and safety of the products.
• Participate in problem solving, provides technical expertise and laboratory skills.
• Assist in solving analytical related problems or putting up precautions/preventive measures.
• Identification of various microbial floras on processing factors (Man, Machine and Materials) and processing environment.
• Application of good laboratory practices (GLP) as per quality and safety guidelines.
• Preparation and handling of Media, reference standards, reagents and working reagents as necessary before use and during testing.
• Safe and responsible handling and storage of equipment, standards, chemicals, and glassware used for testing and analytical procedures.
• Should be able to develop SOPs on sample collection, sample preparation, inoculation and culture media preparation, incubation, enumeration of quality indicators, pathogen detection and decision.
• Preparation of test reports and certificates of analysis, and sharing them to the QC Specialist
• Develops result trends on process aid, ingredient, personnel, environment, in process and finished goods.
• Ensuring the security of the laboratory belongings to avoid unnecessary breakages and losses.
• In time identification and requisition of equipment, chemical and consumables needed in the laboratory.

• Ability to achieve and maintain high standards with meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to work accurately in a busy and demanding environment, adhering to strict deadlines/timescales.
• Highly numerate with strong analytical and problem-solving ability.
• Good team player.
• Self-motivated, with the ability to work proactively using own initiative.
• Committed to learning and development.
• Basic knowledge of MS Office packages-Word, Excel & Power Point.
• Fluent in English and Kinyarwanda (both verbally and in writing).
• Good manufacturing regulatory knowledge.
• Experienced in process/equipment validation.

• First or Second-Class Bachelor’s degree in Food science, Biotechnology, Microbiology, or any other related field.
• A minimum of 2 years’ working experience in Quality Assurance or Quality Control preferably in a food industry.