Micro-Biology Analyst at Diageo

This role works closely with Operators, Production team leaders, Line managers and the Quality Manager amongst other stakeholders in production of Beer &Spirits.

Top Accountabilities

•  Adherence to all company safety regulations including operating equipment in adherence to the safety guidelines to ensure all safety requirements for self and those working around the machines are met
• Ensuring that equipment are well calibrated and reference standards used at defined frequencies. Proper use and update of SPC charts to ensure accuracy of measurements.
• Reagent preparation and standardization before use in any analysis by self, operator and third-party service providers in accordance with the SOPs.
• Carry out sampling and analysis as per the sampling schedule and in accordance to the SOPs and ensure 100% results reliability.
• Routine in process and finished product sensory profiling.
• Conduct routine finished product release and effect Isolation (physical and SAP system) for non-conforming finished product.
• Train operators on online meters calibration and accuracy check.
• Develop and participate in inter lab ring scheme program to guarantee lab accuracy and certification at defined frequency.
• To monitor process performance, CCPs, SICs and maintain accurate data across all processes.
• Sustaining the hygiene state of the Laboratory’s plants in accordance to the food safety standard by ensuring cleaning schedule is adhered to and CI activities are carried out to eliminate sources of dirt.
• Actively Participate in quality improvement workstreams identified in area of operation

Qualifications:

• A holder of BSc. Microbiology, Biotechnology

Experience:

• Minimum of 2 - 3 years relevant work experience.
• Knowledge of Quality, Safety and Environmental Management systems.
• Solid Understanding in Quality Management Systems, Brewing and Packaging process.