Lab Analyst at Unilever

Job description

MAIN JOB PURPOSE

The role is responsible for monitoring quality compliance during the production as per the established quality control plan; receiving and analysing oils on delivery; ensuring compliance to good laboratory practices; ensuring compliance to personnel hygiene rules; ensuring cleaning and sanitation standards in the factory are adhered to and inspecting and releasing products in SAP.

Job Summary

• Carry out analysis as per the established methods and advise the stakeholders in case of non-conformity; Good report writing skills
• Review and implementation of safety standards that must be adhered to in the laboratory
• Ensure proper disposal of used chemicals and other consumables-including broken glass-ware and used agar plates. Ensure accurate sampling to avoid generation of waste from excessive sampling; Ensure quick turn-around of analysis to avoid any waste due to delay in analysis
• Review of documentation to include process reviews and new products; Look out for waste generating activities and propose ways of reducing it
• Be proactive, to share results of analysis at the earliest opportunity and propose course of action when the results are out-of-spec; Document actions taken in different non-conformances for future reference when the issue recurs

Key Requirements

• HND /Diploma in a science course-Food science and technology, Microbiology, Analytical chemistry; Biochemistry
• Quality assurance and quality control experience of manufacturing in a Fast-Moving Consumer Goods Company.
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to carry-out root-cause analysis for quality defects and complaints
• Must be flexible within pattern of shift work to accommodate factory shutdowns and training courses
• Able to work in a standing position especially during analysis and troubleshooting exercises.
• Able to work in a standing position especially during analysis and troubleshooting exercises.