Lab Technician Zambian Breweries

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:

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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.