QSSK-LM-QCD-Quality Chemist - Nairobi, Kenya - Q-Sourcing Servtec Group

Description

Q-Sourcing Servtec Group is a global management consulting firm that helps people make significant improvements to their business performance and realize their most important career goals.

Job Summary

The overall purpose of the job is to conduct qualitative and quantitative tests at the Dock Lab to ensure that the company maintains compliance with both internal and external product and processing standards to minimise losses from contamination, spoilage, rejection and or penalties/fines from regulatory authorities.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

The job holder has no responsibility for equipment, finances or stock except for the work tools assigned

The job holder has no final authority on key decisions in the department other than routine decisions related to execution of work and provides recommendations to facilitate final decisions
The jobholder has access to confidential information.

Knowledge, experience and qualifications

Diploma in Chemistry related field (Food science, Industrial Chemistry)
Minimum of 2 years' experience in diary processing operations.
Laboratory science skills
Quality sampling and testing skills
Knowledge of milk processing operations.
Practical knowledge in milk handling
Root cause analysis and troubleshooting skills
Analytical skills
Good clerical and record keeping skills
Ability to work as a team
Effective communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills and patience
Ability to multi-task
Ability to work for long hours with minimal supervision
Good time management skills
Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
Organization and strong attention to detail