Microbiologist Intern at RCL Foods

• A micro student will be responsible for conducting daily microbiological testing for water, finished products, raw materials and environmental swabs They will interpret laboratory data to assess compliance with safety standards and regulatory requirements and assist in investigation of contamination and raise non conformances for out of spec results.

Minimum Requirements    

• National Diploma in Biotechnology or Food Technology qualification
• 0-2 years experience
• Must be Quality-oriented: Focusing on quality in all tasks
• Driver for Results: Focusing on achieving results and driving performance

Duties & Responsibilities    
Product Safety

• Identification and monitoring of microbiological standards.
• Developing and reviewing the incoming raw material and outgoing product test regime and monitors the program, recommending corrective action where required.
• Testing and releasing raw materials to the factory, WIP and finished products based on the successful test results.
• Conducting analysis of development samples, packed products and consumer complaint sample and recommends changes to processes.
• Validating and verifying effectiveness of cleaning processes and procedures and recommends corrective action where required.
• Identifying behaviours that will impact microbiologically on raw materials, product or WIP, equipment etc and recommends relevant actions.
• Coordinate training and awareness for site teams of microbiology, hygiene, good manufacturing practices and its implications and controls.
• HACCP requirements and participates in HACCP reviews.
• Food safety part of food safety team.

 Hygiene

• Ensuring that the manufacturing process is hygienic and microbiologically safe for production, by monitoring the implementation of appropriate and sustainable hygiene programs, according to GMP.
• Conducting audits and together with the SHEQ manager and Production team identify suitable corrective actions.
• Ensuring that immediate corrective action is implemented in the case of non-conformance and risk to product safety.
• Conducting hygiene audits of the factory environment, site canteens and ablutions, people, and 3rd Party, makes recommendations with respect to changes that need to be made to management or the maintenance department.
• Swab analysis as required as per GMP Training Conducts training on GMP and food safety for new personnel and refresher training for existing personnel.

Stock Returns

• Conducting relevant micro tests trade returns, raw materials, in-process and packed product that may be substandard or over age.
• Making stock return judgement based on the micro safety of the products and recommends the necessary action in line with site and Company policy.
• Co-ordinating the paperwork and supervises the physical action to ensure the follow through of recommendation.

Deadline:25th May,2026