Lab Technician, Analytical at International Breweries Plc

International Breweries Plc - Our Dream is to bring people together for a better world. Beer, the original social network, has been bringing people together for thousands of years. We are committed to building great brands that stand the test of time and to brewing the best beers using the finest natural ingredients.

Our diverse portfolio of well over 400 beer brands includes global brands Budweiser, Corona and Stella Artois; multi-country brands Beck’s, Castle, Castle Lite, Hoegaarden, and Leffe; and local champions such as Aguila, Bud Light, Jupiler, Klinskoye, Modelo Especial, Quilmes, Skol, and Victoria.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Lab Technician, Analytical

Job Requisition ID:  30095306
Location: Onitsha, Anambra
Job type: Full-time

Summary

• The key purpose of this role is to carry out sampling, sample preparation and analysis of raw materials, in-process samples and packaged product.

Key roles and responsibilities

• Carry out specialized and highly specialized quality analyses for which the shift-based teams are not responsible
• Record the results of analyses on appropriate information systems and communicate results where required
• Conduct analysis of results to identify problems and improvement opportunities timeously
• Assist the shift-based teams in the execution of quality analysis, where required.
• Conduct calibration of specialist equipment for which the labs are responsible and provide calibration assistance to the shift-based teams where required
• Conduct required and requested quality audits, completing the appropriate documentation and communicating the results
• Review quality analysis procedures of shift-based teams, identifying problems or training needs and communicating these to the team leader
• Conduct regular audits of calibration procedures of shift-based production teams and communicating results
• Conduct audits of analytic procedures to ensure compliance with COT guidelines, and identifying corrective actions required
• Where required, initiate corrective actions coming out of the quality audits in areas that impact the laboratory
• Support the shift-based production teams in problem solving, providing specialist assistance and techniques
• Coach, mentor and assist shift-based production teams on problem solving and correct use of problem-solving techniques
• Support the shift-based production teams by assisting in training needs analysis
• Coach, mentor and assist shift-based production teams quality analyses and correct use of analytical techniques
• Carry out specialized analyses in support of the evaluation of continuous improvement opportunities.
• Determine additional analytical work required evaluating continuous improvement opportunities.
• Take part in regional and divisional process optimization initiatives as required.

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum of B.Sc / HND in Chemistry or related fields
• 2 - 3 years’ experience in Laboratory, Brewing or Packaging operations
• Understanding of process control within a brewing/process environment
• Good understanding of the principles and practices of Manufacturing Excellence.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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