Flour Mills of Nigeria Plc (FMN), a cornerstone of Nigerian life for decades, is dedicated to upholding a global vision: to be the leading food company in Africa. This vision is realized by consistently providing high-quality, affordable products through world-class brands. Iconic names such as Golden Penny Flour, Golden Penny Semovita, Goldenvita, Golden Pasta, and Golden Noodles have cemented FMN's reputation. Notably, the flagship brand, Golden Penny, stands as a preferred choice among bakers, confectioners, and consumers across Nigeria. FMN is committed to operational excellence and continuous quality improvement, which necessitates the recruitment of dedicated professionals.
The company is currently seeking a meticulous and committed
individual to join its team in the following capacity:
Job Title: Laboratory Assistant
Location: Apapa, Lagos
Purpose of the Role
The Laboratory Assistant’s primary function is to provide
essential support to the Laboratory Manager. This involves actively
participating in the precise testing of raw material samples and finished
products. The successful execution of these duties is crucial for maintaining
the consistently high quality of all products, ensuring they strictly adhere to
established organizational and regulatory standards.
Key Responsibilities (The Job)
The individual in this role will be responsible for a
critical range of laboratory and quality assurance activities:
- Sample
Management: Receiving, accurately logging, and meticulously labelling
various samples destined for comprehensive laboratory analysis.
- Hygiene
and Maintenance: Carrying out rigorous sanitation and maintenance work
on all laboratory equipment and the surrounding environment to ensure a
sterile and contamination-free workspace.
- Documentation:
Preparing formal Certificates of Analysis (CoA) for all outgoing products,
which are essential documents provided to customers confirming product
quality specifications.
- Record
Keeping: Diligently maintaining detailed and organized Laboratory
records and reports, ensuring data integrity and traceability for auditing
purposes.
- Specialized
Testing: Conducting specific analytical tests on wheat flour samples
to determine crucial parameters, including:
- Protein
content
- Moisture
content
- Ash
content
- Maltose
levels
- Ascorbic
acid content
- Performing
particle size analysis and speck counts for Semolina and Pasta products.
- Local
Content Analysis: Performing quality analysis on local content raw
materials, such as Sorghum flour, Maize flour, and Cassava flour.
- Reagent
Preparation: Accurately preparing necessary reagents, particularly for
ascorbic analysis, ensuring they are standardized and fit for purpose.
Essential Qualifications and Experience
To be considered for this pivotal role, the candidate must
meet the following criteria:
Qualifications
- Possession
of a minimum of five (5) O’ level Credits, which must include
English Language and Mathematics, obtained in not more than two sittings,
or an equivalent technical qualification.
- A
minimum of an Ordinary National Diploma (OND) in Science or any
relevant and related technical course.
Experience
- A
minimum of two (2) years of practical experience within a similar
quality assurance or laboratory environment is required.
The Ideal Candidate Must Possess
The individual who will excel as a Laboratory Assistant at
FMN must demonstrate the following attributes and skills:
- Technical
Knowledge: A profound and practical understanding of standard
laboratory procedures, testing protocols, and robust quality control
standards.
- Work
Ethic: The capacity to exhibit exceptional attention to detail,
maintaining professional integrity, and strictly adhering to all safety
and hygiene standards during every laboratory activity.
- Collaboration:
A proven ability to work effectively and collaboratively with the quality
assurance and production teams to identify and support process and product
improvements.
- Analytical
Skill: Proficiency in sample collection, preparation, and analysis,
consistently maintaining high levels of accuracy and precision in all
results.
- Documentation
Skills: Strong competence in documentation and data entry to ensure
the reliable, accurate, and secure recording of all test results and
associated data.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates who meet the above
requirements are strongly encouraged to submit their application.
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