Job Description

Job Summary: Responsible for ensuring the Finished Products meets the microbiological standards of In-house consumption, sales and third parties. Job Requirements Minimum Education: Graduate in microbiology or Post-Graduate in Science with specialization in microbiology. Experience: Minimum 1 years experience as microbiologist in food process industry Exposure to quality management systems will be an added advantage and should have basic computer skills. Knowledge/ Skill / Abilities: Good working knowledge in Food processing QC/QA functions especially Cocoa and Chocolate products. He/She should posses good knowledge on Good Manufacturing Practices and House Keeping Practices and computer skills like application of Windows' 10. Primary Responsibilities To carry out microbial analysis as per schedule following approved methods and documentation. To follow Good Laboratory practices and ensure that biohazard material is disposed off appropriately. To prepare and update microbial trends on display boards. To ensure calibration and maintenance of micro lab equipment and instruments. To monitor microbial CPs & CCPs (Control Points & Critical Control Point) implementation and corrective actions. To practice personnel hygiene practices and enforced company policies. To participate and involve in FSSC 22000 standard implementation. Secondary Responsibilities: To monitor Pest control activities and documentation. To carry out personnel hygiene check sheet. Functional/Technical Competencies In-depth knowledge of basic food microbiology. Ability to carry out microbial testing procedures and techniques for product and packaging materials. Thorough understanding of the various process parameters and their implication on delivering the quality specifications of the product. Capable of handling laboratory-testing instruments. Ability to understand and implement Legal, statutory requirements for products and process Ability to carry out an inspection and testing schedule for all the stages in the Chocolate production process. Ability to use statistical techniques for problem solving, process control, acceptance sampling and testing of hypotheses and train others on the same. Ability to understand the GMP system and implement the same at the plant facilities. Ability to understand the GMP system and implement the same at the plant and depot storage facilities.