Job Purpose

The Lab Technician: Micro will define, develop and implement optimal brewery-wide microbiological standards and work practices to ensure compliance with microbiological process and product specifications.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out sampling according to manualized methods.
• Identify, verify and handle samples to maintain their integrity.
• Prepare and dispatch samples where necessary according to prescribed methods.
• Prepare relevant apparatus, equipment and reagents according to manualized procedures.
• Perform analyses using fundamental laboratory techniques and practices.
• Generate accurate results within specified timelines.
• Record and report results according to standard manuals.
• Identify nonconformances.
• Follow out-of-control procedures when required.
• Maintain and calibrate equipment according to manualized methods.
• Adhere to equipment calibration frequencies.
• Ensure calibration records are available and updated.
• Comply with PPE requirements.
• Identify and take action on unsafe conditions and work practices.
• Handle chemicals and reagents according to prescribed procedures.
• Store, handle and dispose of hazardous substances according to procedures.
• Follow documented laboratory safety rules, guides and practices.
• Report and address incidents according to established procedures.
• Adhere to housekeeping schedules.
• Achieve VPO targets and Quality KPI and PI targets for the site.

Key Attributes and Competencies

Candidates should have:

• Good knowledge of microbiological laboratory systems, processes and analyses.
• Experience applying problem-solving techniques and statistics.
• Good understanding of HACCP, GMP standards and CIP requirements.
• Computer literacy.
• Good overall knowledge of AB InBev manufacturing processes and philosophies.
• Proven ability to integrate and facilitate multidisciplinary groups of specialists and functions.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Good auditing skills.
• Knowledge of information systems.
• Strong analytical ability.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in teams.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Microbiology, Biotechnology or equivalent.
• 3–6 months of on-the-job training.
• 2–3 years of experience in laboratory, brewing or packaging operations.

• Carry out sampling according to manualized methods.
• Identify, verify and handle samples to maintain their integrity.
• Prepare and dispatch samples where necessary according to prescribed methods.
• Prepare relevant apparatus, equipment and reagents according to manualized procedures.
• Perform analyses using fundamental laboratory techniques and practices.
• Generate accurate results within specified timelines.
• Record and report results according to standard manuals.
• Identify nonconformances.
• Follow out-of-control procedures when required.
• Maintain and calibrate equipment according to manualized methods.
• Adhere to equipment calibration frequencies.
• Ensure calibration records are available and updated.
• Comply with PPE requirements.
• Identify and take action on unsafe conditions and work practices.
• Handle chemicals and reagents according to prescribed procedures.
• Store, handle and dispose of hazardous substances according to procedures.
• Follow documented laboratory safety rules, guides and practices.
• Report and address incidents according to established procedures.
• Adhere to housekeeping schedules.
• Achieve VPO targets and Quality KPI and PI targets for the site.

• Good knowledge of microbiological laboratory systems, processes and analyses.
• Experience applying problem-solving techniques and statistics.
• Good understanding of HACCP, GMP standards and CIP requirements.
• Computer literacy.
• Good overall knowledge of AB InBev manufacturing processes and philosophies.
• Proven ability to integrate and facilitate multidisciplinary groups of specialists and functions.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Good auditing skills.
• Knowledge of information systems.
• Strong analytical ability.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in teams.

• Bachelor of Science degree in Microbiology, Biotechnology or equivalent.
• 3–6 months of on-the-job training.
• 2–3 years of experience in laboratory, brewing or packaging operations.