Position Title: Microbiologist
Location: Chacha, Debire Birhan
ZAMG Business Plc is a multisectoral company. One of its companies; a Dairy Processing Company, is currently dedicated to producing high-quality pasteurized milk and dairy products that meet national and international food safety standards. We are committed to ensuring product safety, consistency, and customer satisfaction through the implementation of robust quality and food safety systems. To strengthen our quality management team, we are seeking an experienced and motivated professional to join our Quality Assurance team as a Microbiologist.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct microbiological testing of raw milk, in-process samples, and finished dairy products in compliance with food safety standards.
- Perform environmental monitoring and surface hygiene verification across production, packaging, and storage areas.
- Prepare and maintain culture media, reagents, and laboratory equipment according to laboratory SOPs.
- Operate and maintain laboratory instruments including autoclaves, incubators, colony counters, and microscopes.
- Ensure proper sterilization, aseptic sampling, and testing procedures to prevent contamination.
- Record, analyze, interpret and report microbiological test results with accuracy and timeliness.
- Report any non-conformities or contamination incidents and recommend corrective actions.
- Support implementation of HACCP, ISO 22000, and GMP.
- Maintain laboratory documentation in compliance with HACCP, ISO 22000, and GMP standards.
- Verify CIP and sanitation program effectiveness through microbiological validation.
- Assist in internal audits and continuous improvement of food safety management systems.
- Maintain laboratory documentation, sample logs, and traceability records as per company stand
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Food Microbiology, Applied Biology or Veterinary Microbiology.
- Minimum 2years of proven experience in a microbiology or food quality control laboratory, preferably in a dairy industry.
- Strong knowledge of pathogen detection methods, TPC, coliforms, yeast & mold, and environmental monitoring.
- Familiar with ISO 22000, HACCP, and GMP systems.
- Excellent documentation, reporting, and communication skills.
- Attention to detail and a high level of laboratory discipline.
- Computer literacy in MS Office and laboratory data management systems.
Interested and qualified applicants should send their CV and cover letter
to: [email protected]. Please indicate “Microbiologist” in the subject line.
NB:- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
More Information
- Address Chacha, Debire Birhan
- Experience Level Mid level
- Total Years Experience 0-5
- Qualification BA/BSc
