Job Description

Company: Nestle
Qualification: Degree/ Diploma in Analytical Chemistry/Chemistry/Food Technology/BiotechnologyExperience: 1/2 Years experience in SensoryClosing date: 18 July 2024Position SummaryWith a history spanning over 150 years, Nestlxc3xa9 didn't become the world's leading food and beverages brand by chance. Perfection is at the heart of what we do, and our people are always looking for the next big idea to cement our status. We are now looking for a Junior Analyst to be based in Mossel Bay.In this role you will be responsible for maintaining product quality by ensuring that all products produced at the factory level comply with quality requirements. Co-ordinates sensory sessions and release, rework and final product in a timely manner such that on-time release targets are met. Maintain recording of ICPs and ensure that GLP is always adhered to.A day in the life of a Junior Analyst:Sensory

• Ensure sensory best practice is adhered to during sensory sessions
• Ensure that the correct reference samples are available for use for all products
• Co-ordinate sensory sessions and release of FP daily and update attendance register daily
• Conduct ICPs for the main lab daily
• Conducts spiking of FP panel weekly and update the spiking performance tracking spreadsheet Maintain selection of standard approval samples across all products
• Verify that condensate sample is analyzed shifty and communicate out of norm to industrial services.
• Prepare IB Samples
• Do online audits
• Consumer complaints reports
• Follow up on FTR failure gap closure

Microbiology

• Preparation of the sample, analysis and reporting of results stated turnaround time (Depending on product category) according to a strict work planning and GLP.
• Pathogen Monitoring - Take swabs in the factory and perform analysis as per sampling plan.
• Ensure that pathogen monitoring plan is up-to-date and complies to relevant standards.
• Analysis of samples: prepare required media. Perform required analysis of samples, reports results within allocated time frame.
• Communicate and participate in investigations for out of norm results.
• Verification of pathogen monitoring plan compliance and share gaps with FSS.
• Conduct weekly hygiene inspection in the plant and conduct plant release when required
• Proficiency Testing: Participate in xe2x80x9cPxe2x80x9d tests- Mixed microbes (e.g. xe2x80x9cLxe2x80x9d, xe2x80x9cSxe2x80x9d)
• Maintenance and calibration: Maintains equipment (services) and arrange for defects/faulty equipment to be repaired. Maintain records of repairs/calibrations/analytical method control

Product Re-evaluation

• Set up finished product samples for re-evaluation

• 2nd exam sampling in warehouse when required

• Assist in rework release

General

• Compile sensory trial reports
• Prepare and evaluate industrial batch samples
• Preparation of retention samples for consumer complaints evaluations
• Labelling of retention samples and storing on shelves in sequence
• Evaluate KQ samples at correct defined intervals

Sensory best practice / ICP

• Ensure sensory best practice is maintained in main labs
• Conduct daily calibration checks for the scales
• Verify coding in finished product
• Implement new methods when LI's are updated
• Ensure sensory equipments and facilities are clean, tidy and operational

What will make you successful?

• Degree/ Diploma in Analytical Chemistry/Chemistry/Food Technology/Biotechnology
• 1/2 Years experience in Sensory
• Relieve the consumer feedback and sensory specialist when on leave or off sick
• Sensory analysis
• Product quality investigations
• SAP
• Globe LIMS
• Excel/windows
• Developed ability to escalate issues to the appropriate functional person responsible

We are Nestlxc3xa9, the largest food and beverage company. We are 308,000 employees strong driven by the purpose of enhancing the quality of life and contributing to a healthier future. Our values are rooted in respect: respect for ourselves, respect for others, respect for diversity and respect for our future. With more than CHF 91.4 billion sales in 2018, we have an expansive presence with 413 factories in more than 85 countries. We believe our people are our most important asset, so we'll offer you a dynamic inclusive international working environment with many opportunities across different businesses, functions and geographies, working with diverse teams and cultures. Want to learn more? Visit us at www.nestle.com.Company: Nestle
Qualification: Degree/ Diploma in Analytical Chemistry/Chemistry/Food Technology/BiotechnologyExperience: 1/2 Years experience in SensoryClosing date: 18 July 2024Position SummaryWith a history spanning over 150 years, Nestlxc3xa9 didn't become the world's leading food and beverages brand by chance. Perfection is at the heart of what we do, and our people are always looking for the next big idea to cement our status. We are now looking for a Junior Analyst to be based in Mossel Bay.In this role you will be responsible for maintaining product quality by ensuring that all products produced at the factory level comply with quality requirements. Co-ordinates sensory sessions and release, rework and final product in a timely manner such that on-time release targets are met. Maintain recording of ICPs and ensure that GLP is always adhered to.A day in the life of a Junior Analyst:Sensory

• Ensure sensory best practice is adhered to during sensory sessions
• Ensure that the correct reference samples are available for use for all products
• Co-ordinate sensory sessions and release of FP daily and update attendance register daily
• Conduct ICPs for the main lab daily
• Conducts spiking of FP panel weekly and update the spiking performance tracking spreadsheet Maintain selection of standard approval samples across all products
• Verify that condensate sample is analyzed shifty and communicate out of norm to industrial services.
• Prepare IB Samples
• Do online audits
• Consumer complaints reports
• Follow up on FTR failure gap closure

Microbiology

• Preparation of the sample, analysis and reporting of results stated turnaround time (Depending on product category) according to a strict work planning and GLP.
• Pathogen Monitoring - Take swabs in the factory and perform analysis as per sampling plan.
• Ensure that pathogen monitoring plan is up-to-date and complies to relevant standards.
• Analysis of samples: prepare required media. Perform required analysis of samples, reports results within allocated time frame.
• Communicate and participate in investigations for out of norm results.
• Verification of pathogen monitoring plan compliance and share gaps with FSS.
• Conduct weekly hygiene inspection in the plant and conduct plant release when required
• Proficiency Testing: Participate in xe2x80x9cPxe2x80x9d tests- Mixed microbes (e.g. xe2x80x9cLxe2x80x9d, xe2x80x9cSxe2x80x9d)
• Maintenance and calibration: Maintains equipment (services) and arrange for defects/faulty equipment to be repaired. Maintain records of repairs/calibrations/analytical method control

Product Re-evaluation

• Set up finished product samples for re-evaluation

• 2nd exam sampling in warehouse when required

• Assist in rework release

General

• Compile sensory trial reports
• Prepare and evaluate industrial batch samples
• Preparation of retention samples for consumer complaints evaluations
• Labelling of retention samples and storing on shelves in sequence
• Evaluate KQ samples at correct defined intervals

Sensory best practice / ICP

• Ensure sensory best practice is maintained in main labs
• Conduct daily calibration checks for the scales
• Verify coding in finished product
• Implement new methods when LI's are updated
• Ensure sensory equipments and facilities are clean, tidy and operational

What will make you successful?

• Degree/ Diploma in Analytical Chemistry/Chemistry/Food Technology/Biotechnology
• 1/2 Years experience in Sensory
• Relieve the consumer feedback and sensory specialist when on leave or off sick
• Sensory analysis
• Product quality investigations
• SAP
• Globe LIMS
• Excel/windows
• Developed ability to escalate issues to the appropriate functional person responsible

We are Nestlxc3xa9, the largest food and beverage company. We are 308,000 employees strong driven by the purpose of enhancing the quality of life and contributing to a healthier future. Our values are rooted in respect: respect for ourselves, respect for others, respect for diversity and respect for our future. With more than CHF 91.4 billion sales in 2018, we have an expansive presence with 413 factories in more than 85 countries. We believe our people are our most important asset, so we'll offer you a dynamic inclusive international working environment with many opportunities across different businesses, functions and geographies, working with diverse teams and cultures. Want to learn more? Visit us at www.nestle.com.Mossel Bay, ZAMossel Bay, ZA

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