Microbiology Technician

Coca-Cola HBC (Coca-Cola Hellenic Bottling Company) is a bottling partner of The Coca-Cola Company. Coca-Cola HBC is headquartered in Zug, Switzerland and has a premium listing on the London Stock Exchange and secondary listing on the Athens Exchange. The Coca-Cola Company is the world's largest beverage company and operates in more than 200 countries. Life at Coca-Cola HBC is fast-paced and challenging, with fair rewards and exciting learning opportunities. We promote an inclusive workplace, value diverse views and opinions and always appoint the best person for the job, ensuring equality in our shortlists and appointments. Take up the challenge. Join us! We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Microbiology Technician

Location: Nigeria

Job Description

We're looking for a passionate and detail-oriented Microbiology Technician to join our Quality & Sustainability Team. Are you a microbiology professional who enjoys ensuring product quality, food safety compliance, and delivering laboratory excellence in a fast-paced manufacturing environment? This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in safeguarding the quality and safety of our products through microbiological testing, laboratory analysis, sanitation verification, and continuous improvement initiatives. What You'll Do Conduct microbiological analysis of raw materials, intermediate products, and finished products Ensure compliance with food safety standards, regulatory requirements, and quality systems Monitor and verify the effectiveness of cleaning and sanitization processes (CIP & COP) Prepare laboratory reagents, culture media, and microbiological samples for analysis Monitor microbiology laboratory stock levels and ensure availability of testing materials Validate laboratory equipment performance and implement corrective actions where required Prepare microbiological trend analysis reports and highlight key risks and improvement opportunities Support Good Housekeeping (GHK) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) across the production environment Partner with Quality, Production, and Food Safety teams to maintain world-class quality standards Drive continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen product quality and food safety performance What We're Looking For B.Sc. or HND in Microbiology (Mandatory) Minimum of 2 years relevant laboratory or manufacturing experience Knowledge of microbiological testing procedures and laboratory practices Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Good communication and stakeholder management skills Basic computer proficiency Experience within a manufacturing or FMCG environment is an advantage Knowledge of food safety, ISO standards, GMP, and sanitation processes is an added advantage Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality excellence Proactive and results-oriented mindset