Laboratory Scientist & Quality Control Analyst at Aquada Development Corporation

Aquada Development Corporation is a food processing company. Over the years, we have been committed to innovating new technologies and products that improve the quality of life while improving the built environment in which we operate. Our specializations range from food manufacturing, materials processing to process engineering. To achieve our technical goals, the Corporation hires the best available talent to conceive and implement its ideas, while we create a dynamic and rewarding work environment to nurture and sustain this creative spirit. Our company buys agricultural produce from vendors and aggregators.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Laboratory Scientist / Quality Control Analyst

Location: Umuahia, Abia State
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Responsibilities
The individual will have a background in the Physical, Natural or Engineering Sciences and will be expected to meet the following responsibilities:

• Acts as a field application scientist.
• Coordinate and execute assigned research projects.
• Design and perform laboratory experiments on a routine basis.
• Lead research efforts to complete projects within allotted timelines and budgets.
• Develop and enforce research policies and procedures.
• Address project issues and escalate complex issues to management.
• Perform day-to-day management of project teams and address any team issues promptly.
• Act as primary contact for scientific project communications.
• Document and report project progress, status, and issues if any to client on regular basis.
• Prepare project documentation and research reports for management review.
• Work with management to prepare project plans, budgets and schedules.

Job Requirements

• A Degree in Laboratory Science, Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Chemical Engineering, or related fields.
• Ability to develop appropriate assays to support analytical work.
• Ability to conduct team meetings to discuss project status and issues.
• Monitor project progress regularly and report the same to management and customers.
• Demonstrable ability to deliver research projects and execute managerial responsibilities and duties.

Application Closing Date
1st October, 2023.