Job Title: Laboratory Technician – Analytical (Fresher Jobs)
Organisation: Nile Breweries Limited
Duty Station: Mbarara, Uganda
About the Company:
Nile Breweries Limited is a leading beverage company in Uganda and a subsidiary of SABMiller, the second largest brewing group in the world. We aim to provide for a variety of career paths and patterns of working, a good work-life balance and comprehensive employee benefits.
Job Summary: The key purpose of this role is to carry out sampling, sample preparation and analysis of raw materials, in-process samples of brewing product from Brewhouse, Yeast & Fermentation, Bright beer and Packaged beer
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Safety & Compliance: Strict adherence to PPE policy, lab safety rules, hazardous substances procedures, and incident reporting is maintained. Unsafe conditions or behaviours are identified and corrected.
- Sample Handling: Sampling, identification, verification, preparation, dispatch, and integrity are all managed according to documented procedures
- Analytical Work: Laboratory analyses are performed using standardized techniques, with accurate and timely results recorded and reported in line with manuals. Non-conformances and out-of-control results are managed through proper procedures.
- Specialist Support: Conduct specialized analyses and provide support to shift-based teams, including calibration, auditing, and problem-solving assistance. Participate in quality audits, identify gaps, and initiate corrective actions
- Continuous Improvement: Analyse results for improvements, support process optimization, and evaluate continuous improvement opportunities through additional analytical work.
- Equipment Management: Equipment is maintained and calibrated on schedule, with updated calibration records and adherence to specified frequencies
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, Food Science and Technology, Industrial Chemistry, Lab Technology or equivalent
- 2-3 Years in Laboratory, Brewing or Packaging operation.
Key Attributes and Competencies
- Ability to utilize computer programs extensively
- Analytical ability, communication skills and interpersonal skills
- Mental alertness and judgement
- Problem solving skills
- Precision and accuracy
- Attention to detail
- Numeracy
How to Apply:
All interested candidates who meet the above specifications should apply at the link below.
Deadline: 14th May 2025
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