Laboratory Evaluator at SNF Foods Limited in Onitsha, Anambra

Position Overview

The Laboratory Evaluator plays a pivotal position in making sure the quality and safety of mayonnaise and vegetable oil goods through detail-oriented evaluation and running test standardized processes. This role includes carrying out various laboratory tests, preserving precise records, and partnering with cross-operational teams to uphold the highest guidelines of product superiority and legal adherence.  

Duties

• Mayonnaise Evaluation Document: Execute thorough evaluation of mayonnaise samples to guarantee adherence with quality benchmarks before release for wrapping and allocation.
• Sensory Document: Carry out sensory reviews of mayonnaise and vegetable oil goods to evaluate taste, texture, and aroma, making sure they meet buyer requirements.
• Blending Document: Track and document blending methods to guarantee precise mixing of ingredients and uniformity in product formulations.
• Vitamin A Fortification Document: Confirm and record the fortification of Vitamin A to meet diet-focused qualifications and governance policies.
• Palm Olein/Soya Oil Document and COA: Evaluate palm olein and soya oil samples, preserve Certification of Evaluation (COA) records, and guarantee alignment to quality requirements.
• Incoming Material Records (CCP-1 & CCP-2): Evaluate incoming unedited materials, concentrating on critical regulate points (CCP-1 & CCP-2) in the generation process to preserve product honesty and reliability.
• Hygrometer Lab Document: Preserve hygrometer records to track humidity levels in the laboratory environment and ensure most effective terms for running test.
• In-House Laboratory Calibration Document: Carry out calibration of laboratory tools, which includes pH meters, ovens, thermometers, and weighing scales, and preserve precise calibration records.
• Unedited Material Evaluation (Carton, label, Guar Gum & Xanthan Gum): Evaluate unedited materials which includes guar gum and xanthan gum for QA purposes, making sure they meet specified guidelines.
• Routine Quality Documentation: Organize and send routine quality documentation condensing laboratory initiatives, test outcomes, and any deviations from quality benchmarks.
• Incubation Supervising and Recordkeeping: Track and record the incubation process for mayonnaise samples to guarantee microbial safety and product stability.
• Help Lab in Absence of Activity: Offer assistance to other laboratory initiatives in the absence of ongoing work in allocated sections, making sure continuity of processes.
• Additional Duties: Perform any other duties allocated from time to time.

The Person

• Bsc in Food Science, Chemistry, or a relevant field. 
• 3 - 5 years of expertise in quality assurance inside the food industry, ideally in the food industry.
• Robust meticulousness and precision in carrying out tests and recording data.
• Competence in various quality running test methods, instruments, and laboratory tools and servicing & maintenance.
• Capability to operate productively within a collaborative environment and convey findings transparently.
• Comprehension excellent quality regulate principles and compliance obligations.
• Competence in Office productivity software applications for data governance and status updates
• Robust analytical abilities to handle quality concerns and execute efficient initiatives.
• Understanding with standards oversight software and MS Workspace applications.