Microbiologist (FMCG) Enugu

Position Overview

He/she will ensure Raw Materials & Finished Goods are free from microbiological hazard through result of analysis which is fully documented and fully aligned to the organization’s strategy, whilst ensuring that these are understood, and complied with to enable the organization exceed its statutory, and contractual obligations in managing food safety aspects across the diverse risk landscape.

Main Responsibilities


Ensure microbiological analysis of raw material and finished goods
Benchmark the result of analysis to relevant national and international standards
Form part of food safety team in preparing a flow diagram for each product or process category covered by the Food Safety Management System and verify the accuracy of those diagrams
Form part of food safety team that conduct hazard analysis
Perform equipment swab and conduct relevant analysis of environmental air
Evaluate suppliers’/vendors’ food safety systems; monitor and report on supplier food safety performance on microbiological hazards
Review all rejections by the Food Inspector
Review revisions to manufacturing practices, to ensure potential food safety hazards have been adequately addressed
Confirming the nonconformity and determine the disposition of nonconforming materials
Review on corrections and corrective actions taken at management review meetings and address all microbiological needs from the meeting
Analyze, and publish measurement data, to determine the root cause of process and product food safety problems and recommend action to resolve those problems
Ensure 3C Quality ratings of sample products picked by PI


Selection Criteria


A Bachelor Degree (B.Sc.) or HND in Microbiology
At least 5 years working experience in CSD industry
Ability to lead and manage change setting standards for managing performance.
Ability to build and leverage relationships to improve results
Open-minded and willing to experiment and try new things
Ability to disseminate and enforce safety, health & environment policy and improvement initiatives.
Knowledge and experience in ISO 22000;
Proven experience working in a Food safety role in manufacturing industry;
Recognized food safety qualification like lead auditor’s qualification in ISO 22000:2018.