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Job Title:
Microbiologist
Employer:
Coca-Cola Beverages
Location:
Country:
Contract Type:
Full-time
Job Category:
Engineering Jobs
Number of Positions:
1
Deadline:
Friday, 29 March 2024

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Microbiologist job at Coca-Cola Beverages | Apply Now

Kampala, Uganda

​Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA), established in 2016 through the merger of SABMiller's and Gutsche Family Investments' African bottling operations with The Coca-Cola Company, is the continent's largest Coca-Cola bottler and the eighth largest globally by revenue. Serving 12 countries—including South Africa, Kenya, Ethiopia, Mozambique, Tanzania, Uganda, Namibia, Ghana, Mayotte, the Comoros, Botswana, Zambia, Eswatini, Malawi, and Lesotho—CCBA accounts for approximately 40% of all Coca-Cola volumes sold in Africa.

Employing over 18,000 people across more than 42 bottling plants, the company offers a diverse range of beverage brands, including sparkling soft drinks, juices, energy drinks, and water, tailored to local tastes and preferences. CCBA's mission is to refresh Africa every day and make the continent a better place for all, guided by core values of integrity, accountability, passion, and collaboration.

The company actively engages in corporate social responsibility initiatives focused on environmental sustainability, community development, and promoting healthy living. For more information, visit their official website at www.ccbagroup.com.

Are you looking for Engineering Jobs in Uganda 2024? If yes, then you might be interested in Microbiologist job at Coca-Cola Beverages

Full-time

Deadline: 

29 Mar 2024

Microbiologist job at Coca-Cola Beverages

Coca-Cola Beverages

Job Description

Duties, Roles and Responsibilities

Qualifications, Education and Competencies

Coca-Cola Beverages Africa /CCBA is the largest African Coca-Cola bottler, accounting for 40% of all Coca-Cola volumes on the continent. Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda /CCBU is a subsidiary of CCBA, and we are currently seeking to recruit a Microbiologist
based in Kampala.

As a Microbiologist, you will report directly to the Quality Assurance Technologist

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  • Opening the Microbiological lab according to the work instructions and adhering to GLPs.

  • Carrying out the microbial sampling as described in the quality control plan.

  • Performing housekeeping tasks, applying 5s principles and following safe work practices.

  • Identifying and correcting unsafe work practices.

  • Training fellow employees on hygiene requirements.

  • Participating in problem solving to drive process improvement for identified microbial exposures.

  • Carrying out routine Microbial lab equipment inspections and consumables stock take and reporting to supervisor.

  • Participating and carrying out microbial lab proficiency testing as per defined frequency.

  • Participating in HSE, Quality and Food Safety Management system meetings as an SME.

  • Reporting food safety, defense and fraud related issues to food safety team leader designate (SHEQ manager)

  • Any other duties assigned by Supervisor/manager

Microbiologist job at Coca-Cola Beverages

SERVICES

COMMERCIAL

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INDUSTRIAL

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RESIDENTIAL

Minimum requirement: BSc. Degree in Food Science, Biology, industrial chemistry, or Microbiology

Added advantage: Specialized training as a Microbiologist.


Experience

  • At least 2 years in an FMCG Industry


Competencies

  • Ability to work in teams.

  • Understanding of application of WCM foundational practices

  • Troubleshooting skills

  • Quality control practices and principles

  • Bottling principles and processes

  • Product handling knowledge

  • Computer knowledge

  • Understanding of SHEQ policies and procedure

APPLICATION FOR THIS POSITION MUST BE DONE ONLINE:
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