PURPOSE ​

To ensure that finished products for dispatch meets with standards set by the government and

customer requirements.

THE JOB​

• Supervise laboratory assistants, ensuring full adherence to standard operating procedures and maintenance of good laboratory practices to guarantee accurate and reliable results.                                                                                                                                  
• Verify that all company products comply with internal quality benchmarks, legal standards, and customer expectations.
• Analysis of raw materials, online production and communication.
• Conduct stock-taking of laboratory equipment and reagents and maintain accurate records.
• Perform rheological analyses on flour products.
• Carry out daily proximate analyses on all company products.
• Conduct weekly quality analyses and prepare comparative reports on both company and competitor flour products.
• Prepare chemical solutions and execute protein analyses in accordance with established protocols.

THE PERSON MUST ​

• Have good verbal and  written communication skills.
• Possess strong knowledge of laboratory testing procedures and quality control methodologies.
• Be capable of conducting rheological analyses using standard laboratory equipment.
• Be skilled in performing daily proximate analyses and accurate weekly competitor product evaluations.
• Be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office tools for reporting, documentation, and data presentation.

QUALIFICATION

• B.Sc. in Chemistry or Food science and Technology.

EXPERIENCE​

• Minimum of three year cognate experience in a similar role.