Food Microbiology Technician

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Job Details

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.

Reference Number: DALI-2026-0075
Duty Station: Nakasongola
Job Type: Full Time
Job Category: Lab
Includes one month of microbiology laboratory protocol training.
No prior work experience required.

Key Duties and 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.

Qualifications, Skills and Requirements

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.
No prior work experience required.
Skills: Aseptic sampling and media preparation techniques.
Skills: Microbial colony counting and incubator operation.
Skills: Technical quality judgment and specification adherence.
Skills: Data accuracy, record traceability, and scientific integrity.
Skills: Practical root cause analysis and problem-solving capability.

About Dalilang Foods & Beverages

Dalilang Foods & Beverages is a Ugandan FMCG manufacturer based at Plot 27, Namanve Industrial Park, Kampala, Uganda, producing potato crisps, gonja chips, coated peanuts and natural peanut butter, alongside spring water, fruit nectars and energy drinks. Products are crafted from 100% locally sourced potatoes, plantain, groundnuts and fruit bought directly from Ugandan farmers, produced to UNBS and food safety standards, and supplied wholesale to supermarkets, wholesalers and kiosks across East Africa. This role supports product safety, hygiene, and process compliance in the food production facility.

Application Procedure

Apply online via: Apply Now
Log in or create a candidate account on the Dalilang careers portal.
Prepare your academic credentials and CV.
Submit your application before the closing date: 2026-10-29.
Quote Reference Number DALI-2026-0075 in your application.

Job Summary

Job Category: Lab
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: 2026-10-29
Duty Station: Nakasongola
Date Posted: 2026-10-09
No of Positions: Not specified
Application Link: Apply Now
Location pin: Nakasongola; Head Office: Plot 27, Namanve Industrial Park, Kampala, Uganda