Zambian Breweries Plc
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Lab Technician

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Job Description

Dreaming big is in our DNA. It’s who we are as a company. It’s our culture. It’s our heritage. And more than ever, it’s our future. A future where we’re always looking forward. Always serving up new ways to meet life’s moments. A future where we keep dreaming bigger. We look for people with passion, talent, and curiosity, and provide them with the teammates, resources and opportunities to unleash their full potential. The power we create together – when we combine your strengths with ours – is unstoppable. Are you ready to join a team that dreams as big as you do?

The key purpose of this role is to carry out sampling, sample preparation and analysis of raw materials, in-process samples of brewing product from Brewhouse, Yeast & Fermentation, Bright beer and Packaged beer.

Roles & Responsibilities:

Adherence to PPE policy

Unsafe conditions, behavior and work practices are identified and actioned

Chemicals and reagents are handled as per manualized procedure

Hazardous substances are stored, handled and disposed off as per procedures

Adherence to documented lab safety rules, guides and practices

Incidents are reported and actioned as per procedure.

Housekeeping schedules are adhered to

Sampling is carried out as per manualized methods

Samples are identified, verified and handled to retain integrity as per manual

Samples are prepared and dispatched, if necessary, as per manualized method.

Relevant apparatus, equipment and reagents are prepared as per manualized method

Analysis is performed using fundamental laboratory techniques and practices

Accurate results generated at specified times.

Results are recorded and reported as per standard manuals

Nonconformance identified

Out of control procedure adhered to

Carry out specialized and highly specialized quality analyses for which the shift based teams are not responsible

Record the results of analyses on appropriate information systems and communicate results where required

Conduct analysis of results to identify problems and improvement opportunities timeously

Assist the shift based teams in the execution of quality analysis, where required

Conduct calibration of specialist equipment for which the labs are responsible and provide calibration assistance to the shift based teams where required

Conduct required and requested quality audits, completing the appropriate documentation and communicating the results

Review quality analysis procedures of shift based teams, identifying problems or training needs and communicating these to the team leader

Conduct regular audits of calibration procedures of shift based production teams and communicating results

Conduct audits of analytic procedures to ensure compliance with Commitments of Trade guidelines, and identifying corrective actions required

Where required, initiate corrective actions coming out of the quality audits in areas that impact the laboratory

Support the shift based production teams in problem solving, providing specialist assistance and techniques

Coach, mentor and assist shift based production teams on problem solving and correct use of problem solving techniques

Carry out specialized analyses in support of the evaluation of continuous improvement opportunities

Determine additional analytical work required evaluating continuous improvement opportunities

Take part in regional and divisional process optimization initiatives as required

Equipment is maintained and calibrated according to manualized methods

Equipment calibration frequencies are adhered to

Calibration records available and updated

Profile:

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, Food Science and Technology, Industrial Chemistry, Lab Technology or equivalent

2-3 Years in Laboratory, Brewing or Packaging operation

Ability to utilize computer programs extensively

Analytical ability, communication skills and interpersonal skills

Mental alertness and judgement

Problem solving skills

Precision and accuracy

Attention to detail

Numeracy

Additional Information:

Band: X

AB InBev is an equal opportunity employer and all appointments will be made in-line with AB InBev employment equity plan and talent requirements. We are a company that promotes gender equality. Internal applicants require Line manager approval.