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Nestlé Ghana Limited is currently looking for a Microbiologist to ensure quality and food safety of all nestle products for customer confidence and satisfaction.

Responsibilities:

• Carries out pathogen monitoring of environment during processing and for line releases.
• Supervises and checks that all microbiological analysis on raw materials, semi-finished, finished products and all line controls are carried out within the stipulated time.
• Ensures analysis on water used in the plant to check the effectiveness of chlorine dosing and to prevent cross-contamination.
• Conducts investigation into cases of microbial deviations and comes up with action plans for correction.
• Carries out pathogen monitoring of environment during processing and for line releases.
• Manages microbiology results of raw materials, line and finished products and uses them to advice management.
• Trains and develops analysts on microbiological techniques and rapid methods.
• Carries out verification of cleaning of processing plant to ensure the efficiency of cleaning by sampling before and after cleaning.

What makes you Successful?

• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to read and write in English
• Capable to use and handle the machine, instruments, and devices.
• Computer literate (Intermediate).
• Ability to undertake data analysis & reporting.
• Ability to perform cross functional collaboration.
• Knowledge of Regulatory Standards.
• Quality Control in Food or Familiarity with food safety standards .
• Laboratory Experience: Hands-on experience with microbiological testing methods and lab equipment is essential for accurate and reliable testing.
• Competency in SAP
• Qualifications 
• Minimum Educational qualification: 
• Bachelor of Science Degree in Microbiology, Food science, Biochemistry or related discipline.

  Minimum Relevant work experience:

•  Minimum of 3 years’ experience in food processing environment