Laboratory Officer at Sochi Foods Limited - Imo State

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, inthe heart of Eastern Nigeria, our company is founded with the mission to provide consumers with world-classproducts 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: Imo
Employment Type: Full-time

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
21st May, 2023.