Laboratory Officer at Sochi Foods Limited

Sochi Foods Limited is an FMCG company that specializes in producing premium-quality garri brands as well as immensely useful industrial and culinary byproducts from the cassava plant. Established in Ahiazu-Mbaise, in the heart of Eastern Nigeria, our company is founded with the mission to provide consumers with world-class products that meet their requirements.

We are dedicated to creating a workplace where all persons feel welcome, respected, and valued. We have diversity as a key policy in the Company and promote equal opportunity for all. This is a Team place, where everyone works together for common goals and achievements. We welcome and encourage the best-skilled persons to join us today.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Laboratory Officer

Location: Umuokrika Industrial Estate - Ahiazu-Mbaise, Imo

Job Description

• We are looking for a qualified Lab Technician to undertake a variety of laboratory procedures of technical nature.
• You will be handling sensitive equipment to analyze samples or substances, conduct tests and reporting findings.
• The ideal candidate will have experience in working under possibly hazardous conditions (e.g. pathogens or chemicals).
• He/She will be well-trained to maintain safety conditions and will be passionate for doing work that makes things move forward.
• The goal is to optimize lab procedures and succeed in producing reliable and important results that can be used to make a difference.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Receive, label and analyze samples (blood, toxic, tissue etc.)
• Design and execute laboratory testing according standard procedures, make observations and interpret findings
• Conduct experiments under defined conditions to verify/reject various types of hypotheses using refined scientific methods
• Organize and store all chemicals substances, fluids and compressed gases according to safety instructions
• Record all data and results in specified forms (paper and electronic) with accuracy and responsibility
• Maintain equipment and assist in ordering laboratory supplies
• Ensure that all safety guidelines are followed strictly at all times and maintain a clean and orderly environment

Requirements and skills

• Degree in Biology, Chemistry or relevant field
• Minimum of 3 years proven experience as Lab Technician or relevant position
• Experience in operating electrical and nonelectrical laboratory equipment and potentially dangerous substances (flammable liquids, infectious bacteria, biohazards etc.)
• In depth knowledge of QHSE Systems, preventative measures and laboratory best practices
• Excellent physical condition and endurance
• Working knowledge of MS Office (especially Excel) and database systems
• Ability to work autonomously and under pressure.

Application Closing Date
Monday; 27th March, 2023.