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Microbiologist (Colombo)


Employer:
Industry: Textile and Manufacturing
Location: Colombo, Sri Lanka

Success Begins at Finlays

Finlays Colombo PLC is a diversified business entity and a subsidiary of the Swire Group. We are a multinational, multi-disciplined, commercial organization which has been in operation since 1893. Our current business portfolio includes: Value Added Tea Exports, Tea Warehousing, Environmental services encompassing Pest Control, Hygiene Services & Timber Preservation, Insurance Brokering, Airline GSA and Temperature-Controlled Logistics.

At Finlays, we are long-term focused, result oriented and we believe in empowering our employees with the skills to function in a competitive business environment. We encourage innovation and creativity in tackling problems and achieving goals. We are committed to excellence in all aspects of our business and believe in setting the highest standards in corporate ethics and behavior.

The vacancy exists in the Beverage Packing division; The Beverage Packing segment of the Company, which possesses state of the art manufacturing facilities, currently caters to a sophisticated market internationally.

Applications are invited from suitable qualified persons to fill the following Vacancy:

Microbiologist

The selected candidate will be responsible to:

■ Train, supervise and evaluate the performance of laboratory staff, develop work performance standards, provide technical expertise as needed or requested.
■ Plan and conduct microbiological testing in accordance with company’s HACCP plan.
■ Implement laboratory policies and procedures, develop and maintain appropriate control and quality assurance procedures, ensure compliance with current safety requirements, coordinate laboratory activities and to ensure current certification are renewed.
■ Prepare and maintain required documentation of test results, issuing of test reports, records and analyse data.
■ Participate in policy revision, planning and budgeting process.
■ Maintain Laboratory chemicals equipment and other supplies inventory.
■ Maintain an up to date knowledge of advancement in laboratory technology, National regulations, etc.
■ Liaise with external institutes, laboratories in solving product related issues.

The candidate should possess:

■ Masters or Bachelor’s degrees with specialization in microbiology from a recognized university in the field of microbiology, food technology or agriculture.
■ 2-3 years of experience in reputed chemical and /or microbiology laboratory.
■ Knowledge of ISO 17025:2005 laboratory management system is an added advantage.
■ Good command of the English language, both verbal and written
■ IT proficiency ; must be competent in Microsoft office Programmes such as MS Excel and MS PowerPoint

If you think you have what it takes to be successful in this role, please apply within 7 days of this advertisement, either via email.

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