Laboratory Analyst at Monument Distillers Nigeria Limited

Monument Distillers Nigeria Limited (MDN) launched in Nigeria in March 2019 with the acquisition of the 1960 Rootz Bitters brand and the state-of-the-art manufacturing plant. Since then, the company has gone from strength to strength, moving Rootz’ production facility to Lagos.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Laboratory Analyst

Location: Ikorodu, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• The Laboratory Analyst provides professional, technical, and competent advice on quality.
• The Laboratory Analyst is responsible for ensuring the quality of all incoming raw and packaging materials, overseeing finished product quality, and supervising all online operations within the organization.
• This role reports to the QC Specialist

The candidate will have the following duties and responsibilities:

• To implement Food Safety policies and procedures on site and ensure the site is compliant with legislation.
• Ensure objectives outlined in The Quality & Food Safety Statements are followed and maintained.
• Provide support in the analysis of all ongoing NPD projects in the factory / organization.
• Maintain records pertaining to NAFDAC, SON, Ministry of Health, Ministry of Labour, etc.
• Ensure all employees / contractors comply with Food Safety policies / local / national regulations.
• Ensure daily food safety tracker update.
• Ensure Zero Trade recall.
• Follow standard routine and non-routine laboratory procedures and test methods.
• Perform complex chemical tests on materials and samples as requested.
• Diligently log and analyze the data revealed by lab test.
• Perform maintenance on lab equipment by making calibrations, cleaning equipment, troubleshooting lab equipment to spot problems and report issues.

Qualification & Experience

• A minimum of HND or B.Sc. in Food Technology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Science Laboratory Technology.
• Three (3) - Five (5) years of experience as an Analyst in the manufacturing industry.
• Broad knowledge of Food Safety / industrial manufacturing systems and practices is a prerequisite.
• Knowledge of Regulatory Standards and compliance requirements
• Relevant certifications in Laboratory Practices and Quality Control are an added advantage.
• Experience with Quality Control and Quality Assurance processes is essential.

Our ideal candidate must have:

• Interpersonal skills
• Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills
• Communication skills
• Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Self & Team development.
• Attention to details.
• Microsoft Office Proficiency

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV as an attachment to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Application Deadline 25th June, 2024.