Assistant Food Storage Scientist (SOG/ST 4)

Job Purpose

The incumbent is responsible for assisting the Food Storage Scientist and Senior Food Storage Scientist in the performance of all microbiological analyses by preparing a sterile working environment, relevant culture media and sterile equipment. Autoclaving and discarding of all used contaminated materials. 

Key Responsibilities

Management/Administrative: 

• Ensures that the Laboratory has adequate supplies of the required resources to carry out its function by maintaining an accurate record of the inventory. 

Technical/Professional: 

• Provides technical advice to clients on the collection and submission of the samples for analyses; 
• Maintains an aseptic working area in the laboratory. 

Required Knowledge, Skills and Competencies

• Competent in operating the various equipment present in the laboratory 
• Possess the necessary skills to inoculate the correct media with the samples submitted for analyses 
• Knowledge to enumerate bacteria and mold colonies on the culture media plates 

Minimum Required Qualification and Experience

• Laboratory Technician Certification from a recognized tertiary Institution; OR 
• Associate of Science Degree from a recognized Tertiary Institution; OR 
• Diploma in Food Technology; 
• Two (2) years’ working in a recognized laboratory; 
• Experience in an environment where food quality control and sanitation were practiced; 
• Experience in Microbiological Techniques and application; 

Special Conditions Associated with the Job

• Flexibility in working on weekends; 
• Willingness to do field work. 

Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.