Laboratory Technician at AVI Limited

Job Specification: 

Key Performance Areas:

• Incoming Material Control – raw materials, or packaging materials or New samples (suppliers), NPD, and other factories in the group
• Carry out physical and or chemical analysis as required on standard and non-standard raw materials at incoming and in-process (where required) and finished products 
• Carry out analysis as required on packaging materials at incoming and in-process (where required) and finished products
• Process control and non-conformance handling
• Hygiene and housekeeping maintenance
• Training in basic laboratory techniques
• Plant hygiene and microbiological audits
• Ensure that the Laboratory equipment is fully functional and calibrated
• Maintenance of high quality, GMP, hygiene, and housekeeping standards
• To support Food Safety through GMP’s being upheld at all times
• To assist in ongoing product/plants quality improvements through plant trials, HACCP, and ISO’s standards

Minimum Requirements:

Experience:      

• At least 1 years of experience in an FMCG Company in Quality Assurance
• SAP knowledge will be an added advantage
• Exposure to Good Manufacturing Practices (AIBI), ISO22000, and PRPs

Qualifications:  

• Completed Degree or Diploma in Food Technology / Biotechnology

Additional Requirements:

• Audit and compliance knowledge
• Must be able to work shifts and overtime
• Strong writing and reporting skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills

Competencies:

• Deciding and Initiating action
• Attention to details
• Adhering to principles and values
• Presenting and communication information
• Delivering results and meeting customer expectations
• Following instructions and procedures
• Adapting and responding to change
• Coping with pressure and setbacks
• Good problem solving, analytical and innovative skills

Closing Date: 4th, May 2022