About this role
Laboratory Technician at AMO Farm Sieberer Hatchery Limited
Amo Farm Sieberer Hatchery Limited has a Vision to be the market leader in the Day Old Chicks market; through exceptional quality products and services that will guarantee profitable poultry farming.
The Company produces high-quality Day-Old Chicks and Point of Cage Pullets. Over the years, we have remained focused on our main objective to produce high quality chicks, in a highly hygienic environment leveraging innovative solutions grounded in Research and Development.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Laboratory Technician
Location: Akinyele, Oyo
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Purpose
- The Laboratory Technician is responsible for conducting routine laboratory tests on raw materials, in-process materials, finished products, water, and environmental samples to ensure compliance with food safety, quality, and regulatory standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct routine microbiological, chemical, and physical tests on raw materials, products, water, and environmental samples.
- Collect, label, prepare, and analyse samples according to approved procedures.
- Monitor product quality at different stages of the production process.
- Record and maintain accurate laboratory test results and documentation.
- Ensure laboratory equipment is properly maintained, calibrated, and fit for use.
- Identify and report out-of-specification results and support investigations into quality deviations.
- Maintain proper laboratory hygiene, safety, and good laboratory practices.
- Ensure reagents, chemicals, and laboratory materials are properly stored and monitored.
- Support environmental monitoring and hygiene verification programmes.
- Assist with internal and external quality audits and regulatory inspections.
- Ensure laboratory activities comply with relevant food safety, quality, and HSE requirements.
- Prepare routine laboratory reports and communicate test results to the Quality/Production team.
Requirements
- B.Sc./HND in Microbiology, Biochemistry, Food Science & Technology, Chemistry, or a related field.
- 3 years’ laboratory experience, preferably in a food processing or manufacturing environment.
- Knowledge of food microbiology, laboratory testing, sampling, and quality control procedures.
- Familiarity with GMP, HACCP, and food safety standards.
- Good documentation, analytical, and reporting skills.
- Attention to detail and ability to work accurately under pressure.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
Key Competencies:
- Laboratory Testing & Analysis
- Quality Control
- Food Safety
- Attention to Detail
- Documentation & Reporting
- Problem Solving
- Teamwork
- Safety Consciousness.
Application Closing Date
31st October, 2026.