QA Analyst

Position Summary

With a history spanning over 150 years, Nestlé didn’t become the world’s leading food and beverages brand by chance. Perfection is at the heart of what we do, and our people are always looking for the next big idea to cement our status. We are now looking for a QA Analyst to be based in Babelegi Factory.

In this role you will be responsible for maintaining product quality by ensuring that all products produced at the factory level comply with quality requirements. Co-ordinates sensory sessions and release, rework and final product in a timely manner such that on-time release targets are met. Maintain recording of ICPs and ensure that GLP is always adhered to.

A day in the life of a QA Analyst:

Sensory

• Ensure sensory best practice is adhered to during sensory sessions
• Ensure that the correct reference samples are available for use for all products
• Co-ordinate sensory sessions and release of FP daily and update attendance register daily
• Conduct ICPs for the main lab daily
• Conducts spiking of FP panel weekly and update the spiking performance tracking spreadsheet
• Maintain selection of standard approval samples across all products
• Verify that condensate sample is analyzed shifty and communicate out of norm to industrial services
• Verify that inline sensory is conducted daily ensuring sensory best practice is adhered to.
• Assist in product quality investigations
• Assist in achieving Factory objectives through line verification in filling and pack

Microbiology

• Preparation of the sample, analysis and reporting of results stated turnaround time (Depending on product category) according to strict work planning and GLP.
• Pathogen Monitoring – Take swabs in the factory and perform analysis as per sampling plan.
• Ensure that pathogen monitoring plan is up-to-date and complies with relevant standards.
• Analysis of samples: prepare required media. Perform required analysis of samples, reports result within allocated time frame.
• Communicate and participate in investigations for out of norm results.
• Verification of pathogen monitoring plan compliance and share gaps with FSS.
• Conduct weekly hygiene inspection in the plant and conduct plant release when required
• Proficiency Testing: Participate in “P” tests- Mixed microbes (e.g. “L”, “S”)
• Maintenance and calibration: Maintains equipment (services) and arrange for defects/faulty equipment to be repaired. Maintain records of repairs/calibrations/analytical method control.

Product Re-evaluation

• Set up finished product samples for re-evaluation
• 2nd exam sampling in warehouse when required
• Assist in rework release

General

• Compile sensory trial reports
• Prepare and evaluate industrial batch samples
• Preparation of retention samples for consumer complaints evaluations
• Labelling of retention samples and storing on shelves in sequence
• Evaluate KQ samples at correct defined intervals

Sensory best practice / ICP

• Ensure sensory best practice is maintained in main labs
• Conduct daily calibration checks for the scales
• Verify coding in finished product
• Implement new methods when LI’s are updated
• Ensure sensory equipment and facilities are clean, tidy and operational

What will make you successful?

Degree/ Diploma in Analytical Chemistry/Chemistry/Food Technology/Bio-technology

Relieve consumer feedback and sensory specialist when on leave or off sick

1-2 Years’ experience in Sensory/Microbiology/chemistry

Sensory analysis

Product quality investigations

SAP

Globe LIMS

Excel/windows

Developed ability to escalate issues to the appropriate functional person responsible.