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Jinja, Uganda
Full Time
About the Organisation
Nile Breweries Limited (NBL) was established in 1951. After several ownerships, SABMiller Plc, acquired the company in 2001 from the Madhvani family. Nile Breweries is now proudly part of AB InBev, the world’s largest brewer, after the successful completion of the business combination with SABMiller plc in 2016.
The annual combined capacity of Nile Breweries Limited with two plants in Jinja and Mbarara stands at 3.0 million hectoliters of beer, making NBL the No 1 provider of locally produced beer in Uganda.
Nile Breweries Limited is a leading beverage company in Uganda and a subsidiary of SABMiller, the second largest brewing group in the world. We aim to provide for a variety of career paths and patterns of working, a good work-life balance and comprehensive employee benefits.
Job Title
Lab Technician job at Nile Breweries
Nile Breweries
Job Description
Job Title: Lab Technician (Fresher Jobs)
Organisation: Nile Breweries Limited
Duty Station: Jinja, Uganda
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
Responsibilities:
Responsible for meeting Quality KPIs
Prevent quality non compliances
Promote quality awareness
Contribute to quality performance at the site
Promotion of a quality culture
Maintain housekeeping and 5S standards
Maintain Equipment and Workplace:
Maintain and calibrate equipment
Maintain a safe and healthy environment
Analyse Samples:
Prepare samples
Conduct analyses
Compliance to VPO Quality Pillar and other applicable VPO requirements:
Execute VPO activities in accordance with the VPO work practices
Execution of activities to ensure compliance to food safety and quality management systems
Process Control:
Sampling is carried out as per procedure
Samples are identified, verified and handled to retain integrity as per procedure
Samples are prepared and dispatched, if necessary, as per procedure
Relevant apparatus, equipment and reagents are prepared as per procedure
Analysis is performed using fundamental laboratory techniques and practices
Accurate results generated at specified times
Results are recorded and reported as per Quality standard
Non-conformance identified and escalated as per procedure
Out of control procedure adhered to
VPO compliance
Lab Equipment:
Equipment is maintained and calibrated according to procedure
Equipment and verification calibration frequencies are adhered to
Calibration records available and update
Safety and healthy work environment:
Adherence to PPE policy
Unsafe conditions and work practices are identified and actioned
Chemicals and reagents are handled as per manualized procedure
Hazardous substances are stored, handled and disposed of as per procedures
Adherence to documented lab safety rules, guides and practices
Incidents are reported and actioned as per procedure
House-keeping schedules are adhered to
Specialist Analysis:
Carry out specialized and highly specialized quality analyses where required
Record the results of analyses conducted on appropriate information systems and communicate results accordingly
Conduct analysis of results to identify problems and improvement opportunities timeously
Assist the plant in the execution of quality analysis, where required
Conduct calibration of specialist equipment for which the labs are responsible
Problem Solving:
Support the production teams in problem solving, providing specialist assistance and techniques
Assist with coaching/mentoring of production teams on problem solving and correct use of problem-solving techniques as required
Training:
Support the training of the production teams
Assist with coaching/mentoring of production teams on quality analyses and correct use of analytical techniques
Continuous Improvement
Carry out specialised 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 optimisation initiatives as required

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Qualifications, Education and Competencies
Education:
Minimum Bachelor of Science in Microbiology/ Biotechnology or equivalent.
Min 3-12 months on the job training
2-3 Years Experience in Laboratory , Brewing or Packaging operations,
Experience in the Food Industry or laboratory environment
Skills:
Understanding of process control within a brewing/process environment
Proactive
Proven leadership ability
Ability to utilise computer programmes
Analytical ability
Communication skills and interpersonal skills
Problem solving skills
Precision and accuracy, attention to detail
Numeracy
Work in teams:
Communicate effectively in the work place
Contribute to self and team development
How to Apply
All interested candidates who meet the above specifications should apply at the Apply Button below.
Deadline: 23rd December 2024