Location: Tema, Ghana
Company: Nestlé Ghana

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

Minimum Relevant work experience: Minimum 2 years’ work experience in a Food, Chemical, Pharmaceutical or Medical laboratory.

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 Senior Analysts for Microbiology and Chemistry to perform microbiological and chemical analysis on materials.

Responsibilities: Senior Analyst - Microbiology

• Ensure prompt analysis of raw materials, semi-finished and finished products and all line controls are carried out within the stipulated time for on time releases.
• Ensure sampling and analysis of environmental sweepings and swabs to exclude pathogen contamination of the lines and products
• Manage media stock and ensures the availability of sterilized media and reagents for microbiological analysis
• Ensure daily monitoring and update of all Internal Control Plan (ICP) charts for all equipment and media
• Supervision and on-the-job training of analysts in microbiological methods.
• Ensure that monthly air test and weekly water analysis are done on time and the results documented.
• Ensure prompt results entry into the system (SAP).

Responsibilities: Senior Analyst - Chemistry

• Co-ordinate good laboratory practices within Tema factory to ensure reliable results of analytical work in a safe environment.
• Conduct physical and chemical analysis of raw materials and finished products promptly for quick releases into the system (SAP).
• Monitor Internal control Plan (ICP) of equipment and reagents according to agreed frequency.
• Ensure that analytical data is captured electronically and trended.
• Responsible for entry of analytical results into the system (SAP) promptly for release.
• Co-ordinate the calibration, validation and monitoring of milkoscan at milk processing.
• Any other job assigned by the Chemist.

What makes you successful?

• Good Knowledge of sampling techniques
• Good Computer literacy
• Good Formal knowledge of Microbiological Analysis
• Good analytical skills and the drive to successfully conduct system reviews and operationalize necessary changes
• Good communicative skills
• Good working knowledge of production processes.

“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 interests; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. The closing date for applicaition is 1st October 2024.