Senior Laboratory Technician at Sayed Farms Limited

Sayed Farms Limited is specialized in poultry sector covering all its major aspects, and also in the distribution of frozen food in the Nigerian Market. Our line of frozen products has expanded to include the finest quality of chicken, potatoes, cheese, vegetables, seafood, and ice cream products in the market.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Laboratory Technician

Job Reference: SLTM/2024/0102
Location: Ibadan, Oyo
Employment Type: Full-time

Role Summary

• We are looking for a motivated scientist with a passion for food and manufacturing and cutting-edge science and technology.
• The ideal candidate is an individual with dogged attention to detail, processes, procedures and rules and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Receiving sample and testing all incoming raw materials, in-process and finished products.
• Providing accurate reports and test findings to appropriate team members and departments in a timely manner and advise on corrective actions or adjustments if any.
• Recording all test data and analysing on appropriate log sheets, then entering the data in the approved QA database.
• Working with the junior laboratory technician to ensure the maintenance of a clean, orderly and safe workplace.
• Conducting lab equipment calibrations.
• Properly setting up, operating and running all of the laboratory equipment NIR.
• Provide technical support to customers, process and other relevant team members.
• Collaborate with other team members in the development of the factory’s SOPs and be the documents' custodian.
• Assist Factory Manager in research and development of new products to meet customer demand.

Quality Control Duties:

• Ensure compliance with Breedwell Feeds Limited/Sayed Farms Limited policies by all production team members, contractors and visitors at all times.
• Assure that raw materials and products meet or exceed standards set by the company, state and federal government agencies as well as other relevant regulatory bodies including the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC).
• Ensure finished products are sampled, tested and meet specifications before release to customers.
• Work with regulatory inspectors, auditors, customer representatives and other relevant stakeholders as required.
• Monitor and report on laboratory inventories. Replenish chemicals, lab equipment and tools as needed with Factory Manager authorisation.
• Assist with other duties deemed necessary by the Quality Manager.

Role Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Microbiology or Chemistry.
• Candidate must be IPAN (Institute of Public Analyst of Nigeria) certified
• Minimum of 6years laboratory experience preferably in Animal Feed Mill companies.
• Worked before in medical or agriculture laboratory.
• Knows how to use lab equipment, especially pipettes and all measurement equipment.

Application Closing Date
15th November, 2024.