Microbiologist / Quality Control (QC) Analyst at Evans Industries Limited

Evans Industries is a manufacturing company, established over 20 years ago our purpose is to develop high quality home and personal care products at an affordable price. We are an ISO 90001 - 2015 certified company therefore all our operations comply with international standards. In admiration of the high quality products, Evans Industries products have become a household name and can be found across the country.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Microbiologist / Quality Control (QC) Analyst

Location: Lagos

Job Description

• Sampling for micro analysis and collecting samples from a variety of locations – Raw Material, Packaging Material, Finished Goods, equipment & personnel (swabbing), and environment (exposed plates).
• Preparation and standardization of stock media and laboratory solutions
• Isolate and grow microbe cultures or other organisms in a media, controlling moisture and cross-contamination.
• Recommends and helps implement high health, GMP, and safety standards in the lab and manufacturing plants.
• Manage and develop SOPs for the micro lab processes.
• Proper documentation, recording, analyzing, and interpreting data. Ensuring that data is recorded accurately in accordance with SOPs.
• Consistent validation of microbiological methods to align with international standards.
• Performs tasks of QC Analysis from time to time such as sampling and analysis of raw materials, packaging materials, and finished goods: Physiochemical analysis, Instrumental analysis, Visual analysis, Sensory analysis.
• Routine calibration, troubleshooting, and maintenance of laboratory equipment
• Perform tests on water to determine the suitability of use in production and to detect the presence of harmful microorganism.
• Escalate failed micro analysis results to the QC Manager and Factory Manager in a timely manner.
• Performs routine decontamination and sanitization processes in the micro lab and manufacturing plants.
• Investigate and obtain information about sources of contamination and gives recommendation on how to correct them.

Qualifications

• A Post-Secondary Science Degree preferably in Microbiology or equivalent.
• Minimum of 5 years relevant working experience in the laboratory of a manufacturing company and have hands-on experience in microanalysis.
• Work experience in an ISO 9001:2015 certified company is an advantage.
• Male or Female; not more than 40 years of age.
• Ability to work in an environment that requires urgency, teamwork, and full attention during busy peak periods
• Possess good communication, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experienced with aseptic processing, soap/personal care/pharmaceutical production, environmental monitoring, and/or GMP processes is preferred.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail

Application Deadline  23rd September, 2022.