Job Title: Microbiologist
Organisation: Coca-Cola Beverages Africa
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Quality Assurance Technologist
About US:
Coca-Cola Beverages Africa is the largest African Coca-Cola Bottler, accounting for 40% of all Coca-Cola volumes on the continent. In Uganda, CCBA is represented by Century Bottling Company Limited and Rwenzori Bottling Company Limited.
Job Summary: Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda /CCBU is a subsidiary of CCBA, and we are currently seeking to recruit a Microbiologist based in Kampala. As a Microbiologist, you will report directly to the Quality Assurance Technologist
The primary role of the Microbiologist is to carry-out microbial evaluation and assessment of the different manufacturing operations.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Operating the Microbiological lab according to the work instructions and adhering to GLPs.
- Carrying out the microbial sampling as described in the quality control plan.
- Performing housekeeping tasks, applying 5s principles and following safe work practices.
- Identifying and correcting unsafe work practices.
- Training fellow employees on hygiene requirements.
- Participating in problem solving to drive process improvement for identified microbial exposures.
- Carrying out routine Microbial lab equipment inspections and consumables stock take and reporting to supervisor.
- Participating and carrying out microbial lab proficiency testing as per defined frequency.
- Participating in HSE, Quality and Food Safety Management system meetings as an SME.
- Reporting food safety, defense and fraud related issues to food safety team leader designate (SHEQ manager)
- Any other duties assigned by Supervisor/manager.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Minimum requirement: BSc. Degree in Food Science, Biology, industrial chemistry, or Microbiology
- Added advantage: Specialized training as a Microbiologist.
- A minimum of two years of experience in an FMCG Industry
- Ability to work in teams.
- Understanding of application of WCM foundational practices
- Troubleshooting skills
- Quality control practices and principles
- Bottling principles and processes
- Product handling knowledge
- Computer knowledge
- Understanding of SHEQ policies and procedure
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested applicants should apply online at the link below.
Deadline: 27th March 2024
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