Graduate Laboratory Analyst at Dangote Group

The Dangote Group is a diversified and fully integrated conglomerate with interests across a range of sectors in Nigeria and Africa. Current interests include Cement, Sugar, Flour, Salt, Pasta, Beverages, Noodles, Poly Products, Transportation and real estate with new initiatives in the Oil and Gas, Telecommunication, Fertilizer and Steel sector of the economy.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Laboratory Analyst

Location: Lagos
Organization: NASCON Allied Industries Plc
Employment Type: Full time

Job Responsibilities

• Carrying out daily chemical analysis using Standard Operating Procedures (S. O. Ps)
• Preparation of solutions
• Calibration of equipment used for laboratory analysis
• Taking corrective actions when results deviate from the standards
• Attending to SON and NAFDAC on official visits
• Reporting of inconsistencies, malfunctions or variations from prototype
• Written explanations of flaws
• Following and ensuring strict safety procedures and safety checks
• Maintains simple laboratory records and inventory for supplies and reagents
• Recommendation of new or revised methods for production efficiency
• Carrying out routine tasks accurately and following strict methodologies to carry out analyses
• Ensuring the laboratory is well-stocked and resourced
• Maintains laboratory equipment and supplies by cleaning and maintaining quality assurance records

Educational Qualifications

• A B.Sc /HND in Chemistry, Food Science or Biochemistry

Competence Requirements:

• Knowledge of FDA, GMP, SOP, HACCP, ISO, sanitation, chemical safety, pest control, food allergens plus Kosher requirements.
• Strong industry experience
• Excellent technical report writing and oral communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Detail orientation
• Strategic thinking
• Time management skills
• Confident independent abilities and Team-focused mentality
• Strong analytical and numerical skills

Application Closing Date
16th June, 2017.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV's and cover letters to: NASCON@dangote.com With the relevant position included in the subject line of the mail.