Laboratory Operator at DMA Agric Limited (DA) - 7 Openings

DMA Agric Limited (DA) is the agribusiness company of DMA Capital LTD. DA is a value chain developer and facilitator in agricultural value chains operating from seed to plate in Nigeria with the objective to develop and facilitate profitable and sustainable agricultural value chains in Nigeria for all stakeholder across the value chains. This company invests nationwide in strategic projects, companies and operators to promote sustainable agricultural production to ensure food security in Nigeria. They have forged partnerships and alliances with key global players in the agribusiness ecosystem with the aim of securing and improving food production and supply chain that are in harmony with the environment and safe for human consumption.

As part of DA, DMA Trading and Storage a major player in the grain and oilseeds value chains in Nigeria owns a total of 250,000 metric tons storage and pre-storage processing facilities is looking for suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Laboratory Operator

Locations: Bauchi, Ekiti, Jos, Okenne, Minna, Ogoja , Sokoto and Oyo
Duration: Fulltime (subject to yearly review based on performance)

Job Description and Key Responsibilities

• Implement quality control tests in the lab as well as on-site when necessary
• Perform the testing and calibrating of laboratory equipment in preparation for specific tasks;
• Perform quality control tests on ingredients, completed products and product samples;
• Prepare samples prior to shipping them to customers;
• Follow all company policies and procedures to ensure product integrity and quality control;
• Collect samples of materials or products, checking them to ensure conformance to specifications or testing them in the laboratory;
• Analyze retrieved data and prepare reports for laboratry management;
• Recognize and report any food safety issues.

Key Competencies

• Possess a ND/HND/Bachelor’s degree in Food Science/Technology, Science Laboratory Technology or Food Microbiology;
• Excellent communication skills;
• Computer literate and fully conversant with office equipment including photocopier, scanner and printers;
• Good knowledge of health and safety practices with prior experience in a similar role; however training will be provided if necessary;
• Safety Licenses and qualifications related to food safety are preferred;
• Between 3 and 5 years laboratory experience in food manufacturing/processing environment;
• Capable of prioritizing tasks to meet goals and ensure product quality.
• willing to meet on-call obligations as needed

Application Closing Date
9th July, 2019.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV and Letter of Motivation in one pdf or word document to: hr@terraagric.com with the job title and preferred location as the subject of the email. E.g ‘‘Laboratory Operator_Bauchi’’