SENIOR LABORATORY OFFICER - FOOD MANUFACTURING
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Job summary
Plan, organize, and supervise daily laboratory operations and testing schedules
Min Qualification:
Bachelors
Experience Level:
Senior level
Experience Length:
8 years
Language Requirement:
English
Working Hours:
Full Time - 8 to 5
Applicant Location:
Kenya
Job descriptions & requirements
General Purpose
Our client, a leading food manufacturing industry with exciting and popular luxury food brands including ice cream, chocolates, bread spreads, and related products, is seeking to recruit a highly competent and experienced Senior Laboratory Officer to lead and manage laboratory operations across microbiological and chemical testing. The successful candidate will ensure accurate, reliable, and timely analysis of raw materials, in-process samples, finished products, water, and environmental samples while supporting food safety
verification, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives across all sites.
Location: Tilisi Logistics Park, Limuru | Salary: Ksh. 100,000
Duties & Responsibilities
• Plan, organize, and supervise daily laboratory operations and testing schedules.
• Ensure timely testing of raw materials, in-process samples, finished products, water, and environmental samples.
• Develop, implement, and maintain Laboratory Management Systems compliant with ISO/IEC 17025 standards.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, FSSC 22000 standards, and internal QA procedures.
• Support internal and external audits and maintain audit readiness at all times.
• Oversee microbiological testing programs including pathogen testing, environmental monitoring, and sanitation validation.
• Oversee chemical and physico-chemical analysis of products and raw materials.
• Ensure laboratory methods are validated, verified, and standardized.
• Ensure all laboratory equipment is calibrated, maintained, and functioning efficiently.
• Review and approve laboratory reports, records, and Certificates of Analysis (COAs).
• Support investigations into product failures, deviations, and customer complaints through root cause analysis and CAPA processes.
• Train, supervise, and develop laboratory personnel to ensure competency and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with QA, Production, Supplier QA, Market QA, and R&D teams on food safety and quality initiatives.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives including digitization, cost optimization, and process efficiency.
Requirements & Qualifications
• Bachelor’s Degree in Microbiology, Analytical Chemistry, Food Science/Technology, or related field.
• Training in ISO/IEC 17025 Laboratory Management Systems is highly preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years’ experience in a food laboratory environment.
• Proven experience in ISO/IEC 17025 LMS implementation, audit management, and documentation control systems.
• Strong knowledge of ISO/IEC 17025 requirements and laboratory management systems.
• Expertise in microbiological and chemical analysis methods
• Knowledge of equipment calibration and metrology principles.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and reporting skills.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and team development abilities.
• High attention to detail, integrity, and accountability.
• Strong documentation and data integrity management skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
How to Apply
Qualified candidates are requested to apply by sending their CVto recruitment@africanlaboursolutions.co.ke quoting the Job Title on the email subject “Senior Laboratory Officer - Food Manufacturing" Deadline: July 31st 2026
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further steps in the recruitment process.
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