Location: Tema, Ghana
Company: Nestlé Ghana

Position Type: Full-time
Minimum Educational qualification: Bachelor of Science Degree in Microbiology, Food science, Biochemistry or related discipline.

Minimum Relevant work experience: Minimum of 3 years’ experience in food processing environment

Position Summary:

Joining Nestlé means you are joining the largest Food and Beverage Company in the world.  At our very core, we are a human company driven by our purpose to enhance the quality of life and contribute to a healthier future. 

Nestlé Ghana Limited is currently looking for a Microbiologist to ensure quality and food safety of all nestle products for customer confidence and satisfaction.

Responsibilities:

• Carries out pathogen monitoring of environment during processing and for line releases.
• Supervises and checks that all microbiological analysis on raw materials, semi-finished, finished products and all line controls are carried out within the stipulated time.
• Ensures analysis on water used in the plant to check the effectiveness of chlorine dosing and to prevent cross-contamination.
• Conducts investigation into cases of microbial deviations and comes up with action plans for correction.
• Carries out pathogen monitoring of environment during processing and for line releases.
• Manages microbiology results of raw materials, line and finished products and uses them to advice management.
• Trains and develops analysts on microbiological techniques and rapid methods.
• Carries out verification of cleaning of processing plant to ensure the efficiency of cleaning by sampling before and after cleaning.

What makes you Successful?

• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to read and write in English
• Capable to use and handle the machine, instruments, and devices.
• Computer literate (Intermediate).
• Ability to undertake data analysis & reporting.
• Ability to perform cross functional collaboration.
• Knowledge of Regulatory Standards.
• Quality Control in Food or Familiarity with food safety standards .
• Laboratory Experience: Hands-on experience with microbiological testing methods and lab equipment is essential for accurate and reliable testing.
• Competency in SAP

“Nestlé is an equal employment opportunity (EEO) employer, seeking diversity in qualified applicants for employment. All applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, ethnicity, color, gender, age, religion, nationality, disability or perceived disability, medical condition, or any other protected status, as defined by applicable law”.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. The closing date for application is 3rd December 2024