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January 18, 2011

Physical and Chemical Analyst Job Vacancies in Kenya

Physical and Chemical Analyst Job Vacancies in Kenya

Company Profile: A multinational company that deals in the Manufacturing and Production of Nutritional and dairy products, coffee, tea, beverages, chocolate and confectionery

Reports to: Factory QA Manager

Main Purpose of the position

Quality analyst provides professional support to production and quality departments by performing and timely communicating the necessary quality tests and analyses required for product safety and quality.
Quality analyst is part of quality teams in factory laboratory.
Quality analyst is competent in performing product-specific quality, packaging, chemistry, microbiology, sensory or net weight content tests and analysis.

Main Responsibilities

System design:


Define and update the specific quality procedures, instructions and tools which are directly related to physical & chemical, packaging and sensory analysis

Analytical methods and tests:
Proficiency in carrying out the required analysis according to standard procedures and work instructions (LIs, MIs….).
Responsible for the quality control plan of the equipment under his/her responsibility including calibration.
Responsible for interpreting results and for reproducibility and repeatability of analysis

Results reporting:
Timely reporting of consolidated results and trends to the functions concerned, discuss with the compliance officer before sending to the QA manager.
Reporting of abnormalities via notification of quality deviations and take immediate corrections.

Quality mastership:
Performs analysis and tests as defined / Perform P-test.
Performs QA status of raw and packaging materials.
Performs training of productions operators and other technicians in performing simple analysis and tests related to their working area (as needed).
Monitoring of analytical methods of analytical instruments in production (as needed).
Participate to HACCP studies, vendors assessment and QMS updating
Maintain ICP and GLP in chemistry Laboratory operations
Stock control and purchase requisition for consumables in chemistry lab.
Organization of working place

Essential Managerial & Professional Qualities
Quality analyst must be competent in performing their analyzes and tests (via on the job training and academic knowledge). Additionally, as a minimum core knowledge
Ability to communicate efficiently internally and externally
Ability to build personal relationships with different functions of the value chain based on trust and open communication
Understanding customers’ needs to provide the best support

Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent (microbiology, chemistry, food technology or other related fields)
Previous experience in another laboratory or analytical environment is an asset

To apply for this position, send your CV to mycv@myjobseye.com quoting the position in the subject line.

Kindly also mention your current/ last salary and benefits.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

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