Food Microbiology Technician

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Execute end to end microbiological testing to verify product safety, hygiene, and process compliance across the facility.
Collect water, liquid, and air samples to test for yeast, mold, coliforms, and total plate counts using standard laboratory methods.
Maintain complete laboratory records and test integrity to support internal operations and regulatory audit readiness.

Collect water, liquid, and air samples across designated production areas using validated aseptic procedures.
Prepare culture media, reagents, and agar plates in accordance with strict laboratory specifications.
Test samples for yeast, mold, coliforms, and total plate counts to evaluate microbial quality.
Operate and verify laboratory incubators, instruments, reference materials, and testing equipment prior to use.
Maintain legible, traceable, and timely records of all test results, machine settings, and inspection logs.
Identify, document, and contain non conforming materials or test deviations, resisting pressure to release product prematurely.
Participate in root cause investigations for microbial deviations and assist in verifying corrective actions.
Support readiness for UNBS, customer, and internal food safety audits by maintaining organized documentation and compliant lab areas.

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher Diploma in Microbiology, Biological Sciences, Food Technology, or Food Science and Technology.
Ordinary Diploma, National Diploma, or relevant technical laboratory qualification in Laboratory Science, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Industrial Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, or Food Processing Technology.
Recognized science or engineering qualification in Environmental Health, Public Health, Quality Management, Packaging Technology, Agriculture, Applied Sciences, or Chemical Engineering.
HACCP, ISO 9001, ISO 22000, food safety, internal auditor, or laboratory quality certification is preferred.

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