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Date Posted: Friday, March 15 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Job Description
Coca-Cola Beverages Africa /CCBA is the largest African Coca-Cola bottler, accounting for 40% of all Coca-Cola volumes on the continent. Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda /CCBU is a subsidiary of CCBA, and we are currently seeking to recruit a Microbiologist
based in Kampala.

As a Microbiologist, you will report directly to the Quality Assurance Technologist

KEY PURPOSE STATEMENT
The primary role of the Microbiologist is to carry-out microbial evaluation and assessment of the different manufacturing operations.

Key Duties & Responsibilities
• Operating the Microbiological lab according to the work instructions and adhering to GLPs.
• Carrying out the microbial sampling as described in the quality control plan.
• Performing housekeeping tasks, applying 5s principles and following safe work practices.
• Identifying and correcting unsafe work practices.
• Training fellow employees on hygiene requirements.
• Participating in problem solving to drive process improvement for identified microbial exposures.
• Carrying out routine Microbial lab equipment inspections and consumables stock take and reporting to supervisor.
• Participating and carrying out microbial lab proficiency testing as per defined frequency.
• Participating in HSE, Quality and Food Safety Management system meetings as an SME.
• Reporting food safety, defense and fraud related issues to food safety team leader designate (SHEQ manager)
• Any other duties assigned by Supervisor/manager.

Skills, Experience & Education
Qualifications
• Minimum requirement: BSc. Degree in Food Science, Biology, industrial chemistry, or Microbiology
• Added advantage: Specialized training as a Microbiologist.

Experience
• At least 2 years in an FMCG Industry

Competencies
• Ability to work in teams.
• Understanding of application of WCM foundational practices
• Troubleshooting skills
• Quality control practices and principles
• Bottling principles and processes
• Product handling knowledge
• Computer knowledge
• Understanding of SHEQ policies and procedure


Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 24

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

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