Food Technologist

An
agro-processing company aiming to serve both the domestic and export
markets is looking for a reliable Food Technologist to ensure that all
external and internal requirements are met before our product reaches
their customers. The ideal candidate is a reliable and competent
professional with solid experience in the Food and Beverage Industry.
You will also be responsible for preparing alternate recipes for the
firm’s products and implementing them. The goal is to assure the high
quality of our operations and services.

Responsibilities

• Maintain quality standards and recommend improvement for all stages of processing
• Keep records of quality reports, statistical reviews and relevant documentation
• Investigate complaints to determine causes and consult with appropriate production
• personnel to correct deficiencies.
• Ensure compliance to standards of all incoming and outgoing materials, ingredients and
• packaged products
• Assist in development of new products and or line extenders as required
• Ensure that all food safety standard are maintained
• Conduct process and factory audit
• Ensure compliance with all NAFDAC, legal and government regulations
• Ensure all labels, nutritional information and manufacturing data are correct

Requirements

• B.Sc, BTECH, HND in Food Science Technology, Biochemistry, Industrial Chemistry or any
• science related course.
• 1 – 3 years’ proven experience in Quality Control/Quality Assurance/Food Tech at an FMCG
• Sound knowledge of food safety and food quality assurance techniques and standards
• Thorough knowledge of NAFDAC food processing requirements and standards
• Excellent numerical skills and understanding of data analysis/statistical methods
• Good knowledge of MS Office and databases
• Experience with packaging of branded products
• Experience developing, testing and optimising simple seasoning recipes
• Experience handling and using laboratory equipment
• Excellent organizational, communication and leadership skills
• Detailed and results oriented

Salary range: 70000 naira per month, slightly negotiable

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: ₦70,000.00 – ₦80,000.00 per month

Application Question(s):

• Do you have FMCG experience?

Experience:

• Food technology in FMCG: 1 year (Required)