Laboratory Technician at Cam Dairy Foods Limited

Cam is a pastoralist-driven Nigerian dairy company. We’re building a new economy that’s centred around real dairy; one that reintroduces fresh milk to Nigerian households, nourishes our growing population and eradicates poverty for our pastoralist suppliers and their communities. We’re establishing the supplier base and building the infrastructure to solve Nigeria's raw milk supply problem while making dairy products to address widespread nutritional gaps. Our goal at scale is to create a massive income boost for 500,000 pastoralists and 10,000 youth entrepreneurs living in extreme poverty and to nourish millions of customers with essential nutrients. By 2050, our goal is to establish a dairy industry that turns Nigeria from a net importer to a net producer of milk, all anchored around pastoralist communities.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Laboratory Technician

Location: Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Full-time

Principal Responsibilities

• Performs sampling of raw materials and packaging materials, semi- and finished products according to sampling plans.
• Timely analyses of raw materials and packaging materials, semi-finished and finished products according to the
• Quality Monitoring Schemes (QMS).
• Oversees and conducts water analyses.
• Demonstrates proficiency in carrying out the required analyses, ensuring reproducibility and repeatability of analyses.
• Maintains records of analyses and tests in approved record sheets and QA database. Analyzes test results to ensure conformity to physical, chemical, microbiological, and sensory specifications. Timely flagging of quality failures in analytical parameters, initiating non-conformity documentation, investigation and segregation of non-conforming materials.
• Follows up for timely feedback by third-party laboratories on tests for positive release of products and for investigation and monitoring purposes.
• Maintains and updates laboratory Work Instructions as controlled documents.
• Implements Good Laboratory Practices, including maintenance of a clean, orderly and safe workplace.
• Maintains the quality control plan of laboratory equipment including calibration of laboratory equipment and instruments. Sets up, operates and runs laboratory equipment for respective analyses.
• Monitors analytical methods of analytical instruments in production (as may be required)
• Monitors and reports on laboratory inventory, replenishes chemicals, laboratory equipment and tools as needed.
• Controls stocks of materials and chemical agents.
• Trains production and industrial services / maintenance personnel and others in performing simple analyses and tests related to their working area (as may be needed).
• Supports factory in implementing method updates, alternative methods and establishing monitoring plans.
• Performs other duties as deemed necessary by the QHSE Manager and the company.

Role Requirements

• Minimum of HND, Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in Chemistry, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Food Science / Technology or related discipline.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in the food/pharmaceutical manufacturing, at least 3 of which in laboratory or analytical environment.
• Knowledge in handling chemicals, titration chemistry, plating methods and basic mathematics.
• General knowledge in laboratory equipment and instruments for analyses of typical parameters applicable to dairy products.
• Proficiency in Non-Conformity Management.
• Experience in Dairy manufacturing is an advantage.
• Certification or proven plan to be certified by Institute of Public Analyst of Nigeria (IPAN) within a year is an advantage.
• Proficient in use of Google applications and Microsoft Office applications.
• Proven track record in delivering results by working with cross-functional teams and different initiatives.
• Ability to establish networks of peers.

Skills and Attributes:

• Passion for the food industry
• A continuous improvement mindset
• Pragmatic and self-starter
• Strong organisational, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to deliver results in a fast-paced environment, under pressure with little or no supervision.
• Able to analyse problems, detect root causes and proffer corrective and preventive actions to resolve issues.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Can learn quickly and work independently.
• Great interpersonal skills
• Keen observer and monitor of scientific trends and new technologies in food and manufacturing.
• Analytical mind with strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to work in a diverse, team-based environment.
• Ability to firmly adhere to Câm’s values.
• Consistent attention to detail
• Well organised with an ability to prioritise, multitask, and meet tight deadlines.

Application Closing Date
1st July, 2024.