Laboratory Technician

Amo Farm Sieberer Hatchery Limited has a Vision to be the market leader in the Day Old Chicks market; through exceptional quality products and services that will guarantee profitable poultry farming.

The Company produces high-quality Day-Old Chicks and Point of Cage Pullets. Over the years, we have remained focused on our main objective to produce high quality chicks, in a highly hygienic environment leveraging innovative solutions grounded in Research and Development.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Laboratory Technician

Location: Akinyele, Oyo
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Purpose

• The Laboratory Technician is responsible for conducting routine laboratory tests on raw materials, in-process materials, finished products, water, and environmental samples to ensure compliance with food safety, quality, and regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct routine microbiological, chemical, and physical tests on raw materials, products, water, and environmental samples.
• Collect, label, prepare, and analyse samples according to approved procedures.
• Monitor product quality at different stages of the production process.
• Record and maintain accurate laboratory test results and documentation.
• Ensure laboratory equipment is properly maintained, calibrated, and fit for use.
• Identify and report out-of-specification results and support investigations into quality deviations.
• Maintain proper laboratory hygiene, safety, and good laboratory practices.
• Ensure reagents, chemicals, and laboratory materials are properly stored and monitored.
• Support environmental monitoring and hygiene verification programmes.
• Assist with internal and external quality audits and regulatory inspections.
• Ensure laboratory activities comply with relevant food safety, quality, and HSE requirements.
• Prepare routine laboratory reports and communicate test results to the Quality/Production team.

Requirements

• B.Sc./HND in Microbiology, Biochemistry, Food Science & Technology, Chemistry, or a related field.
• 3 years’ laboratory experience, preferably in a food processing or manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of food microbiology, laboratory testing, sampling, and quality control procedures.
• Familiarity with GMP, HACCP, and food safety standards.
• Good documentation, analytical, and reporting skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to work accurately under pressure.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Key Competencies:

• Laboratory Testing & Analysis
• Quality Control
• Food Safety
• Attention to Detail
• Documentation & Reporting
• Problem Solving
• Teamwork
• Safety Consciousness.