Junior, Mid-Level
Microbiology Technician
At Nigerian Bottling Company, we're looking for a passionate and detail-oriented Microbiology Technician to join our Quality & Sustainability Team.
Are you a microbiology professional who enjoys ensuring product quality, food safety compliance, and delivering laboratory excellence in a fast-paced manufacturing environment?
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in safeguarding the quality and safety of our products through microbiological testing, laboratory analysis, sanitation verification, and continuous improvement initiatives.
What You'll Do
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Conduct microbiological analysis of raw materials, intermediate products, and finished products
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Ensure compliance with food safety standards, regulatory requirements, and quality systems
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Monitor and verify the effectiveness of cleaning and sanitization processes (CIP & COP)
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Prepare laboratory reagents, culture media, and microbiological samples for analysis
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Monitor microbiology laboratory stock levels and ensure availability of testing materials
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Validate laboratory equipment performance and implement corrective actions where required
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Prepare microbiological trend analysis reports and highlight key risks and improvement opportunities
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Support Good Housekeeping (GHK) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) across the production environment
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Partner with Quality, Production, and Food Safety teams to maintain world-class quality standards
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Drive continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen product quality and food safety performance
What We're Looking For
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B.Sc. or HND in Microbiology (Mandatory)
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Minimum of 2 years relevant laboratory or manufacturing experience
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Knowledge of microbiological testing procedures and laboratory practices
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Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
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Good communication and stakeholder management skills
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Basic computer proficiency
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Experience within a manufacturing or FMCG environment is an advantage
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Knowledge of food safety, ISO standards, GMP, and sanitation processes is an added advantage
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Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality excellence
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Proactive and results-oriented mindset
If you're passionate about food safety, quality assurance, laboratory excellence, and making a real impact in a world-class manufacturing environment, we'd love to hear from you.
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