Lab Technician: Brew Lab

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 Brew

house, Yeast & Fermentation and Bright beer. Further also conduct sampling and analysis on water samples and effluent samples in technical services department.

Key roles and responsibilities:

Sampling is carried out as per manualised methods
Relevant apparatus, equipment and reagents are prepared as per manualised method
Analysis is performed using fundamental laboratory techniques and practices
Accurate results generated, recorded and reported on time
Non conformance identified
Out of control procedure adhered to
Carry out lab equipment maintained and calibration as per manualized methods
Comply to company safety policy and procedure( Hazardous substance, PPE, MSDS, Safety incidents, lab safety rules)
Hazardous substances are stored, handled and disposed of as per procedure
Adhere to 5S and Housekeeping schedules & adhere to all VPO requirements
Conduct required and requested quality audits, completing the appropriate documentation and communicating the results
Coach, check, mentor and assist shift based production teams on problem solving and correct use of problem solving techniques
Take part in regional and divisional process optimization initiatives as required
Incidents are reported and actioned as per procedure
Support the shift based production teams by assisting in training needs analysis.
Coach, mentor and assist shift based production teams quality analyses and correct use of analytical techniques.
Unsafe conditions and work practices are identified and actioned

Minimum Requirements:

Education:

Min – Diploma in Science Laboratory Technology
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Science Laboratory Technology, Public Health, Food and nutrition or equivalent

Training:

Min – 3-6 months on the job training
Ideal – 6-9 months on the job training

Experience:

2-3 Years in Laboratory, Brewing or Packaging operation
Implement/ Support Quality strategy as per VPO
Achieve VPO targets and Quality KPI and PI targets for the site

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. The advert has minimum requirements listed. Management reserves the right to use additional or relevant information as criteria for short-listing.