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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.

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Deadline: 27^th March 2024

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