INTERNAL & EXTERNAL JOB VACANCY – MICROBIOLOGY LAB ANALYST
Africa Improved Foods (AIF) is a Public-Private Partnership focused on addressing malnutrition through the production of nutritious, high quality fortified foods.
We are looking for a self-motivated, qualified individual with the right attitude and a passion for innovation to join our young and energetic team in the position of Microbiologist Lab Analyst.
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Department: Quality Assurance & Quality Control |
Contract terms: Open ended Contract |
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Reports to: Quality Control Specialist |
Location: Kigali, Rwanda |
PURPOSE OF THE JOB
The Microbiology Lab Analyst is responsible for performing day to day quality control of incoming raw materials, semi-finished and finished products.
He/ She advises the company on Microbiological air, water quality and on good hygiene practices to be implemented on AIF sites.
TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES
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- Conducts inspections of incoming raw materials, in process and finished products and reports conformity and non-conformity parameters to the immediate supervisor or other mandated authorities.
- Assess hygiene status of the testing equipment and factory environment to ensure quality and safety of the products.
- Participate in problem solving, provides technical expertise and laboratory skills.
- Assist in solving analytical related problems or putting up precautions/preventive measures.
- Identification of various microbial floras on processing factors (Man, Machine and Materials) and processing environment.
- Application of good laboratory practices (GLP) as per quality and safety guidelines.
- Preparation and handling of Media, reference standards, reagents and working reagents as necessary before use and during testing.
- Safe and responsible handling and storage of equipment, standards, chemicals, and glassware used for testing and analytical procedures.
- Should be able to develop SOPs on sample collection, sample preparation, inoculation and culture media preparation, incubation, enumeration of quality indicators, pathogen detection and decision.
- Preparation of test reports and certificates of analysis, and sharing them to the QC Specialist
- Develops result trends on process aid, ingredient, personnel, environment, in process and finished goods.
- Ensuring the security of the laboratory belongings to avoid unnecessary breakages and losses.
- In time identification and requisition of equipment, chemical and consumables needed in the laboratory.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCES
- Bachelor’s degree in Food science, Biotechnology, Microbiology, or any other related field.
- A minimum of 2 years’ working experience in Quality Assurance or Quality Control preferably in a food industry.
- Must have basic knowledge of MS Office packages-Word, Excel & Power Point.
- Fluent in English and Kinyarwanda (both verbally and in writing).
- Good manufacturing regulatory knowledge.
- Experienced in process/equipment validation.
OTHER SKILLS
- Ability to achieve and maintain high standards with meticulous attention to detail.
- Ability to work accurately in a busy and demanding environment, adhering to strict deadlines/timescales.
- Highly numerate with strong analytical and problem-solving ability.
- Good team player.
- Self-motivated, with the ability to work proactively using own initiative.
- Committed to learning and development.
APPLICATION GUIDELINES
All applications including application letter, curriculum vitae and academic qualifications should be submitted in single PDF File via this email:recruitment@africaimprovedfoods.comfor the attention of the Human Resources Manager of Africa Improved Foods Rwanda Ltd.
The closing date for submission of applications is Friday 24th October 2025, 05:00:00 pm
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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