Food Microbiology Technician job at Dalilang Foods & Beverages

Dalilang Foods & Beverages is a Ugandan FMCG manufacturer producing packaged snacks, including potato crisps, gonja chips, coated peanuts and peanut butter, alongside spring water, fruit nectars and energy drinks.

Food Microbiology Technician

Details

Closing Date:

2026/10/29

Reference Number:

DALI-2026-0075

Job Title:

Food Microbiology Technician

Job Category:

Lab

Job Type:

Full Time

Location, Town / City:

Nakasongola

Job Description

Execute end to end microbiological testing to verify product safety, hygiene, and process compliance across the facility.

Collect water, liquid, and air samples to test for yeast, mold, coliforms, and total plate counts using standard laboratory methods.

Maintain complete laboratory records and test integrity to support internal operations and regulatory audit readiness.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Collect water, liquid, and air samples across designated production areas using validated aseptic procedures.
• Prepare culture media, reagents, and agar plates in accordance with strict laboratory specifications.
• Test samples for yeast, mold, coliforms, and total plate counts to evaluate microbial quality.
• Operate and verify laboratory incubators, instruments, reference materials, and testing equipment prior to use.
• Maintain legible, traceable, and timely records of all test results, machine settings, and inspection logs.
• Identify, document, and contain non conforming materials or test deviations, resisting pressure to release product prematurely.
• Participate in root cause investigations for microbial deviations and assist in verifying corrective actions.
• Support readiness for UNBS, customer, and internal food safety audits by maintaining organized documentation and compliant lab areas.

Skills

Aseptic sampling and media preparation techniques

Microbial colony counting and incubator operation

Technical quality judgment and specification adherence

Data accuracy, record traceability, and scientific integrity

Practical root cause analysis and problem solving capability

Education Qualifications & Experience

Education Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree or Higher Diploma in Microbiology, Biological Sciences, Food Technology, or Food Science and Technology.

Ordinary Diploma, National Diploma, or relevant technical laboratory qualification in Laboratory Science, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Industrial Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, or Food Processing Technology.

Recognized science or engineering qualification in Environmental Health, Public Health, Quality Management, Packaging Technology, Agriculture, Applied Sciences, or Chemical Engineering.

HACCP, ISO 9001, ISO 22000, food safety, internal auditor, or laboratory quality certification is preferred.

Experience

No prior work experience required.

Includes one month of microbiology laboratory protocol training.

• Collect water, liquid, and air samples across designated production areas using validated aseptic procedures.
• Prepare culture media, reagents, and agar plates in accordance with strict laboratory specifications.
• Test samples for yeast, mold, coliforms, and total plate counts to evaluate microbial quality.
• Operate and verify laboratory incubators, instruments, reference materials, and testing equipment prior to use.
• Maintain legible, traceable, and timely records of all test results, machine settings, and inspection logs.
• Identify, document, and contain non conforming materials or test deviations, resisting pressure to release product prematurely.
• Participate in root cause investigations for microbial deviations and assist in verifying corrective actions.
• Support readiness for UNBS, customer, and internal food safety audits by maintaining organized documentation and compliant lab areas.

• Aseptic sampling and media preparation techniques
• Microbial colony counting and incubator operation
• Technical quality judgment and specification adherence
• Data accuracy, record traceability, and scientific integrity
• Practical root cause analysis and problem solving capability

• Bachelor's Degree or Higher Diploma in Microbiology, Biological Sciences, Food Technology, or Food Science and Technology.
• Ordinary Diploma, National Diploma, or relevant technical laboratory qualification in Laboratory Science, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Industrial Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, or Food Processing Technology.
• Recognized science or engineering qualification in Environmental Health, Public Health, Quality Management, Packaging Technology, Agriculture, Applied Sciences, or Chemical Engineering.
• HACCP, ISO 9001, ISO 22000, food safety, internal auditor, or laboratory quality certification is preferred.