Lab Technician 2

About Kerry

About the role

Key responsibilities

• Perform routine microbiological sampling and testing on raw materials, in-process samples, finished products, water, and environmental swabs


• Conduct in-house microbiological analyses (e.g., Total Plate Count, Yeast & Mold, Coliforms, E. coli) in accordance with approved methods and standards


• Prepare culture media, reagents, buffers, and staining solutions following established SOPs


• Carry out incubation, colony enumeration, result interpretation, and accurate data recording


• Maintain comprehensive laboratory documentation, including test records, trend analyses, and reports


• Support environmental monitoring programs, including hygiene verification and sanitation effectiveness


• Clean, calibrate, and ensure proper maintenance of laboratory equipment


• Ensure strict adherence to GMP, HACCP, Food Safety, and laboratory safety requirements


• Assist in root cause analysis and investigation of microbial non-conformances and failures


• Support internal and external audits, inspections, and method validation/verification activities


• Follow proper biosafety protocols and waste disposal procedures


• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and other tasks as assigned

Qualifications and skills

• Minimum SPM qualification or higher


• Basic hands-on knowledge of microbiological techniques and aseptic practices


• Familiarity with food safety systems such as HACCP, GMP, ISO 22000, or FSSC 22000 is an advantage


• Strong documentation and record-keeping skills with high attention to detail


• Ability to work effectively under production timelines


• Willingness to work shifts and overtime when required

Having any of this skills would be an added advantage:

• Experience in a food manufacturing or food processing environment


• Knowledge of environmental hygiene monitoring, shelf-life studies, and data trending


• Understanding of local and international food safety regulations


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications or laboratory information management systems (LIMS)