- Abia, Nigeria
- 2+ years
Quality Technician – Microbiology responsible for routine microbiological sampling, testing and analysis of raw materials, process water, syrup, in-process products, finished products, packaging materials and the production environment in line with the plant's Food Safety and Quality Management System requirements.
Responsibilities
- Carry out aseptic sampling and microbiological testing of raw materials, process water, syrup, in-process products, finished products and packaging materials in accordance with approved sampling plans and procedures.
- Perform routine microbiological analysis, including Total Viable Count (TVC), yeast and mould count, coliforms and other spoilage or indicator organisms relevant to Carbonated Soft Drinks production.
- Carry out potable and process water microbiological testing, including E. coli and total coliform analysis, in line with regulatory and internal water quality standards.
- Conduct environmental monitoring of the production and filling areas, including surface swabs, air sampling and personnel hygiene (hand) swabs, to verify compliance with hygiene zoning requirements.
- Verify the effectiveness of the Cleaning-in-Place (CIP) program through ATP bioluminescence testing and microbiological swabbing of processing and filling equipment.
Requirements
- HND/B.Sc. in Microbiology, Food Science & Technology, Biochemistry or other relevant Applied Science discipline