AB InBev is the world’s leading brewer. We produce over 500 beers, including world-famous brands such as Budweiser, Stella Artois and Corona. Local Africa brands such as Carling Black Label, Hero, Kilimanjaro, 2M, Eagle and we want like-minded, hard-working and passionate people to join our teams in Africa.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Laboratory Technician
Location: Hong, Adamawa
Job Type: Full-time
Summary
- 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 Brewhouse, Yeast & Fermentation and Bright Beer.
Key Roles and Responsibilities
Specialist Analysis:
- Carry out specialised and highly specialised quality analyses for which the shift based teams are not responsible.
- Assist the shift based teams in the execution of quality analysis, where required.
- Conduct calibration of specialist equipment for which the labs are responsible and provide calibration assistance to the shift based teams where required.
- Record the results of analyses on appropriate information systems and communicate results where required.
- Conduct analysis of results to identify problems and improvement opportunities timeously.
Quality Auditing:
- Conduct required and requested quality audits, completing the appropriate documentation and communicating the results.
- Conduct audits of analytic procedures to ensure compliance with COT guidelines, and identifying corrective actions required.
- Where required, initiate corrective actions coming out of the quality audits in areas that impact the laboratory.
- Review quality analysis procedures of shift based teams, identifying problems or training needs and communicating these to the team leader.
- Conduct regular audits of calibration procedures of shift based production teams and communicating results.
Problem Solving:
- Support the shift based production teams in problem solving, providing specialist assistance and techniques.
- Coach, mentor and assist shift based production teams on problem solving and correct use of problem solving techniques.
Training:
- 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.
Continuous Improvement:
- Carry out specialised analyses in support of the evaluation of continuous improvement opportunities.
- Determine additional analytical work required evaluating continuous improvement opportunities.
- Take part in regional and divisional process optimisation initiatives as required.
Minimum Requirements
- Min- Bachelor of Science in Chemistry or equivalent
- Min- 3-6 months on the job training
- 2-3 years in Laboratory, Brewing or Packaging Operation.
Key Attributes and Competencies:
- Ability to utilise computer programmes extensively.
- Precision and accuracy.
- Attention to detail.
- Numeracy.
- Analytical ability. Communication skills and interpersonal skills.
- Problem solving skills.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Application Deadline 24th October, 2025.