Job Description

• Apply raw milk and raw materials microbiological analysis according to approved methods and specifications.
• Conduct microbiological testing for semi-finished and finished products to ensure compliance with quality and food safety requirements.
• Analyze prepared batches of juice, milk, fermented milk, cheese and other dairy products.
• Perform microbiological analysis for finished products including juice, milk, fermented milk, cheese, yogurt, and related products.
• Conduct environmental monitoring activities including air, water, personnel hygiene, and food contact surfaces analysis.
• Perform swab sampling and testing from production equipment, utensils, filling machines, tanks, and production areas.
• Monitor and verify cleaning and sanitation effectiveness through environmental and hygiene verification programs.
• Ensure proper incubation, enumeration, identification, and reporting of microbiological results.
• Review microbiological results against internal specifications and standard references 
• Ensure proper sampling, labeling, storage, and retention of microbiological samples.
• Calibrate, verify, and maintain microbiology laboratory devices according to approved schedules.
• Maintain microbiology laboratory records, logbooks, and testing documentation in compliance with company requirements. 
• Perform data analysis and report results to the Laboratory Supervisor / Laboratory Lead.
• Follow laboratory safety practices and apply safety procedures in the workplace.
• Ensure compliance with laboratory Good Practices (GLP) and plant quality standards at all times.

Requirements

Bachelor Degree of Science or agriculture science (Dairy technology). 
Minimum 0-3 years in Micro laboratory, Preferred with FMCG companies.