JOB VACANCY – QUALITY ANALYST

We are seeking to hire a qualified and dedicated Quality Analyst reporting to Quality Laboratory Analyst at the Brewery, in Gisenyi.

JOB PURPOSE

• To ensure that sampling and product analysis (Microbiological and Sensory) are performed.
• To ensure that simple off-line and in-line calibrations/verifications (Analytical) are performed.
• To ensure troubleshooting process analysis in production.

CONTACT

In the execution of his/her daily tasks the QA Analyst interacts with various stakeholders:

• Internal: Quality, Packaging, Brewing, Maintenance, Utilities and Logistics.
• External: none
  
  
  

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & ACTIVITIES

1. SAFETY, FOOD SAFETY & SUSTAINABILITY

Contributes and ensures a clean and tidy working area without unnecessary losses of consumables/chemicals, in line with the defined and implemented safety standards and following 5S and HACCP standards at the workplace.

2. QUALITY OF ANALYSES

Makes all the quality checks, mainly verification of in-line meters, in line with the Laboratory Star System (LSS) procedures and procedures on sampling and analyses (off-line and in-line).

3. TPM AND CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT (LSS)

Participates and plays a pro-active role in improvement teams related to laboratory and supports implementation of these improvement opportunities or corrective actions in the laboratory (ISO9001, LSS, TPM etc.).

4. EXECUTION OF ANALYSES

• Executes analyses in the laboratory, to calibrate in-line meters.
• Executes Microbiological analyses, including sampling, sample preparation and reporting results, in line with the valid Laboratory Methods. Executes also complex analysis, which are not covered by in-line meters.
• Executes simple activities for the local Sensory Panel.

5. EQUIPMENT MANAGEMENT

Performs maintenance, calibration, verification and troubleshooting of off-line and in-line analysis equipment (in laboratory and production environment).

6. MATERIAL MANAGEMENT

Keeps track of availability of laboratory materials.

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biology, Laboratory or Food Science.
• At least 2-3 years’ work experience, preferably Laboratory experience (Food Industry)
• A General certificate of Laboratory Technician (Physical Chemical and/or microbiological) is preferred.
• Good communication skills in English and French/Good at Word, Excel, Powerpoint and sharepoint
  
  
  

HOW TO APPLY

• Should you wish to apply for this position, please go to MyHR, Careers and follow instructions to apply.
• All applicants must apply using our online application system. CVs received via email will NOT be considered.
• In case of any query regarding the application process, the HR Business Partner Team will be available to support.
• Women candidates are encouraged to apply.
• The closing date for submission of applications is Monday, July 29th, 2024.

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