Laboratory Microbiologist

Description

Forney Enterprises is a kava processing plant located on Espiritu Santo, Vanuatu. We pride ourselves on producing some of the finest quality kava powders for the global market.

About the Role
We are seeking a Laboratory Microbiologist to join our team. The successful candidate will work closely with our production and quality assurance departments, conducting microbial testing on finished products and environmental samples in line with company SOPs. This role is key to supporting our company-wide quality culture and providing accurate microbial data to advance our initiatives.

Responsibilities
Conduct microbial testing on products and facility environments.
Collaborate with lab team to ensure accurate data reporting.
Support production and quality assurance with timely feedback.
Assist in fostering a strong company-wide quality culture.

Selection Criteria
Relevant qualifications in microbiology or a related field (HACCP certification an advantage)
Experience in microbiological testing and data interpretation
Ability to prepare media and manage lab supplies
Strong data entry skills for trend analysis
Proficiency in English (local language knowledge is a plus)

Salary:  To be negotiated

How to Apply
Send your application to: hr@forneyenterprisekava.com