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Job Title:  QA Officer – Chemistry Lab (Fresh Graduate Jobs)

Organisation: Hariss International Limited

Duty Station: Mpererwe – Tula, Kampala, Uganda

Reports to: Quality Assurance Team Leader-Chemistry Lab

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-chemistry lab provides support to the Quality Department by independently performing standard analyses on samples ranging from raw materials to semi-finished products, finished products and waste water. The Analyst will display good laboratory skills and an understanding of basic chemical principles and fundamental analytical chemistry theories. She/he will operate and maintain instrumentation, define and measure quality metrics and report results in an appropriate manner. He/she will participate with senior personnel in refining current techniques, troubleshooting problems and documenting processes, procedures and results.

He/she shall be impartial when carrying out laboratory activities and ensure information is kept confidential.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Carryout sampling, accurately prepare samples and conduct routine chemical analyses on raw material, semi-finished and finished product samples daily as scheduled and as per Standard Operating Procedures.
• Prepare analysis solutions/reagents for reference and usage.
• Prepare and maintain documents to conform to suitable regulatory requirements and report results on time
• Prepare laboratory requests for consumables such as reagents and present requests for replacement of supplies if required.
• Daily monitoring of facility and environmental conditions to ensure validity of results.
• Assist laboratory team leader/supervisor to investigate non-conforming results and establish appropriate corrective actions.
• Assist team leader in investigating customer complaints and implementation of corrective actions
• Independently operate various standard analytical instruments and perform basic maintenance according to established methods.
• Assist senior personnel with troubleshooting, advanced maintenance and verification/calibration of analytical instrumentation.
• Support and assist senior personnel on 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.
• Carry out analysis and interpretation of results
• Make sure ISO 17025 standard is maintained and followed properly
• Communicate daily operational details and issues affecting the analytical Lab operations to senior personnel.
• Contribute to the daily operational tasks and organization of the analytical Lab
• Perform all work in a safe and environmentally conscious manner by following all OHS/EMS policies/procedures/programs and ensure waste generated is properly managed.
• Implement documented control measures to prevent occurrence of impartiality and quality laboratory risks
• Data analysis and report writing to assist lab 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, Chemistry, Food Science and Technology, or any other related discipline from a recognized university OR
• A Diploma in the above areas with previous experience in a similar position
• Fresh with three months satisfactory on Job Training. One year of experience on similar role in busy environment is preferred.

Key Requirements:

• Familiar with Beverage production or any manufacturing process.
• Familiar with basics of laboratory testing and basic test related to beverages.
• Have strong analytical and comprehension skills.
• Good in report writing and computer skills.
• Training in Food Safety and Hygiene handling techniques
• Basic knowledge in management system implementation (ISO 9001 or 17025 in particular)

How to Apply:
All candidates should share their updated CVs via Email to: careers@harissint.com

Deadline: 14th October 2024

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