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Job Title:  Quality Assurance Officer – Microbiologist   

Organisation: Hariss International Limited

Duty Station: Mpererwe – Tula, Kampala, Uganda

Reports to: QA TL-Microbiologist

About Organisation:

Hariss International Limited is one of Uganda’s leading manufacturers of food and beverages. Since its inception in 2005 the production of both food and beverages have been operating under the brand name RIHAM.

Job Summary:   The QA officer – Microbiology lab provides support to the Quality Department by performing standard analyses on samples ranging from raw materials to semi-finished products, finished products and water. He/she shall be impartial when carrying out laboratory activities and ensure information is kept confidential as per 17025.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Carryout sampling, accurately prepare samples and conduct routine microbiological analyses on raw material, semi-finished, water and finished products daily as scheduled in collaboration with team leader and, as per Standard Operating Procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare and maintain documents and records that conform to suitable regulatory requirements and report results on time.
• Monitoring of facility and environmental conditions to ensure validity of results.
• Assist lab team leader to prepare laboratory requests for consumables such as reagents and present requests for replacement of supplies if required.
• Maintain and manage clean and well-arranged work environment.
• Assist laboratory team leader to investigate non-conforming results and establish appropriate corrective actions.
• Assist team leader in investigating customer complaints and implementation of corrective actions.
• Operate various standard analytical instruments and perform basic maintenance according to established methods.
• Assist lab team leader with troubleshooting, advanced maintenance and calibration on analytical instrumentation.
• Authorized to review and write reports as per 17025.
• Support and assist Lab team leader and with improvement to analytical procedures using existing equipment.
• Contribute to development, modification of work instructions, procedures, protocol, as well as verification and validation of analytical methods.
• Assist Team leader in establishment, monitoring, certification and maintaining of proper Laboratory quality management system.
• Carry out analysis and interpretation of results as per system requirements.
• Contribute to the daily operational tasks and organization of the Analytical Lab and participate in corporate initiatives.
• Perform all work in a safe and environmentally conscious manner by following all OHS/EMS policies/procedures/programs.
• Implement documented control measures to prevent occurrence of impartiality and quality laboratory risks
• Data analysis and report writing to assist management in decision making.
• Perform any other task as per management request.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences, Laboratory Sciences, Microbiology, or other related field from a recognized university.
• Fresh with Three months satisfactory on Job Training or One year of experience on similar role in busy environment is preferred.

Key Requirements:

• Knowledge about media, basic microbiological testing and basic micro lab equipment.
• Familiar with basics of laboratory testing and basic test related to beverages.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers.
• Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service.
• Training in Food Safety and Hygiene handling techniques.
• Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices.
• Basic knowledge in management system implementation.
• Good in report writing and computer skills.
• Basic knowledge in management system implementation.

How to Apply:
All candidates should apply online at the link below.

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