Lab Technician (Microbiology)

Date: 10 Jun 2025

Country: Singapore

Function: Innovation, Quality & Food Safety

Sub-Function: QFS

About Us

We are a global leader in food & beverage ingredients. Pioneers at heart, we operate at the forefront of consumer trends to provide food & beverage manufacturers with products and ingredients that will delight their consumers. Making a positive impact on people and planet is all part of the delight. With a deep-rooted presence in the countries where our ingredients are grown, we are closer to farmers, enabling better quality, and more reliable, traceable and transparent supply. Supplying products and ingredients at scale is just the start. We add value through our unique, complementary portfolio of natural, delicious and nutritious products. With our fresh thinking, we help our customers unleash the sensory and functional attributes of cocoa, coffee, dairy, nuts and spices so they can create naturally good food & beverage products that meet consumer expectations. And whoever we’re with, whatever we’re doing, we always make it real.

Product Information

Cocoa

We’re a super specialist in all things cocoa – beans, powders, butters and beyond. In fact, we are the number one
cocoa bean supplier globally with a leading presence in 10 key producing countries across Africa, Asia and South America. In our direct sourcing, our traceability from the farm to the factory allows us to drive sustainable practices across the cocoa supply chain.

Job Description

Perform microbiological laboratory specific methods on materials or finished products, media making, special projects or specified testing as directed
Prepare reagent/media preparation, sample collection and identification, sample testing and reporting result

Perform accurate recording of analytical results in worksheet and SAP system and highlight any deviation in quality and safety to superior timely. Assist troubleshooting to find out the root cause of deviation
Perform routine lab maintenance, including but not limited to lab cleaning & sanitization, lab environmental monitoring and lab equipment maintenance
Assist in application of routine/non-routine lab test methods (e.g. Challenge tests, Method Validation) as per documented instructions or procedures
Conduct sampling at internal and external warehouses and incoming raw materials as required.
Participate in quality control, problem solving, continuous quality improvement activities and assist Micro Lab supervisor in any out of specification investigation
Comply with all Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) policies and procedures; actively contribute to a safe working environment.
Perform other duties as assigned

Key Deliverables

Strategic Effectiveness

Operational Effectiveness

Organizational Effectiveness

Requirements

Fresh graduates or candidates with 1-2 years of relevant experience are welcome.
Minimum O-level, Nitec, or Diploma in Food Science, Microbiology, or related field.

Prior experience in microbiological testing within the food industry is an advantage.
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Attributes:
Basic knowledge of SAP system.
Familiarity with good laboratory practices, safety work procedures in lab.

ofi is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, nationality, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Applicants are requested to complete all required steps in the application process including providing a resume/CV in order to be considered for open roles.