Senior Lab Quality Assurance Technologist

Job Description Product quality and food safety testing Statistical process control and trend analysis Non-conformance management and RCA Quality system adherence (FSSC 22000, ISO 9001, KORE) Laboratory equipment operation and calibration Support of audits and quality inspections HACCP and GMP compliance monitoring Documentation and data integrity Quality awareness and coaching at line level Key Description Product quality and food safety testing Statistical process control and trend analysis Non-conformance management and RCA Quality system adherence (FSSC 22000, ISO 9001, KORE) Laboratory equipment operation and calibration Support of audits and quality inspections HACCP and GMP compliance monitoring Documentation and data integrity Quality awareness and coaching at line level Key Minimum Requirements listed.

Minimum Requirements

• Lead method validation, verification, and troubleshooting for analytical tests.
• Manage lab equipment performance and escalate technical issues where necessary.
• Support implementation and maintenance of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, FSSC 22000, and KORE systems.
• Ensure adherence to Good Laboratory Practice (GLP), GMP, and food safety protocols.
• Maintain documentation and records in line with system and audit requirements.
• Prepare the laboratory for internal and external audits (regulatory, customer, KORE).
• Participate in root cause analysis for non-conformances, complaints, and quality incidents.
• Drive corrective and preventive action (CAPA) processes and follow-ups.
• Provide on-the-job training and competency development for QA Quality Controllers.
• Evaluate lab team performance and provide input for personal development plans.
• Promote a quality and food safety culture through active engagement and communication.
• KBI
• First Time Right (FTR) performance (%)
• Product Quality Index / Conformance Rate (%)
• Number of quality non-conformances (internal and external)
• Consumer and customer complaints (per million units)
• Laboratory turnaround time and sample throughput
• Quality audit findings and closure rates
• Equipment calibration compliance (%)
• Product release accuracy and rejection rate
• Minimum 4–6 years’ Duties & Responsibilities Laboratory Operations Oversight Lead daily lab operations to ensure accurate and timely testing of raw materials, intermediates, packaging, and finished products.
• Coordinate work schedules, prioritise sampling, and ensure full coverage of all required testing.
• Supervise the QA Quality Controllers to ensure adherence to test protocols and result integrity.
• Ensure all results meet The Coca-Cola Company specifications and local regulatory standards before product release.
• Perform trend analysis and statistical reviews of lab data to support operational decisions.
• Identify deviations and ensure effective corrective actions are implemented.
• Ensure laboratory equipment is calibrated and maintained according to SOPs and OEM Responsibilities Laboratory Operations Oversight Lead daily lab operations to ensure accurate and timely testing of raw materials, intermediates, packaging, and finished products.
• listed. Management reserves the right to use additional or relevant information as criteria for short-listing. Interested applicants, who meet the above employee specifications, should please Requirements .
• Compliance and Quality System Support
• Audit Preparedness and Non-Conformance Management
• Coaching and Team Development
• Skills, Qualifications directly related to their field of competence. We do not discriminate against an employee or potential employees because race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability and gender identity.
• At the heart of our recruitment processes is the need to create a value driven Experience & Education Education
• Minimum 4–6 years’ Duties & Responsibilities Laboratory Operations Oversight
• Lead daily lab operations to ensure accurate and timely testing of raw materials, intermediates, packaging, and finished products.
• Product and Process Quality Control
• Instrument Calibration and Method Verification
• Ensure laboratory equipment is calibrated and maintained according to SOPs and OEM Responsibilities Laboratory Operations Oversight
• Ensure laboratory equipment is calibrated and maintained according to SOPs and OEM
• directly related to their field of competence. We do not discriminate against an employee or potential employees because race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability and gender identity.
• & Education Education

Responsibilities

• Lead daily lab operations to ensure accurate and timely testing of raw materials, intermediates, packaging, and finished products.
• Coordinate work schedules, prioritise sampling, and ensure full coverage of all required testing.
• Supervise the QA Quality Controllers to ensure adherence to test protocols and result integrity.
• Ensure all results meet The Coca-Cola Company specifications and local regulatory standards before product release.
• Perform trend analysis and statistical reviews of lab data to support operational decisions.
• Identify deviations and ensure effective corrective actions are implemented.
• Ensure laboratory equipment is calibrated and maintained according to SOPs and OEM Responsibilities Laboratory Operations Oversight Lead daily lab operations to ensure accurate and timely testing of raw materials, intermediates, packaging, and finished products.
• Laboratory Operations Oversight
• Product and Process Quality Control
• Instrument Calibration and Method Verification
• Ensure laboratory equipment is calibrated and maintained according to SOPs and OEM Responsibilities Laboratory Operations Oversight
• Ensure laboratory equipment is calibrated and maintained according to SOPs and OEM