Nestlé Nigeria Recruitment 2026: Apply for Laboratory Supervisor Job in Abuja

Nestlé Nigeria Plc has opened applications for a Laboratory Supervisor – Chemist position at its Abaji Factory in Abuja, offering an employment opportunity to qualified chemistry and food science professionals.

The vacancy is within the company’s Quality Assurance team and is focused on laboratory operations, product compliance, chemical analysis and food safety.

Interested candidates are expected to have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification in Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry, Food Engineering, Biochemistry, Food Science and Technology or a related discipline.

According to the recruitment announcement, applications must be submitted before November 12, 2026.

Responsibilities of the Laboratory Supervisor – Chemist at Nestlé

The successful candidate will coordinate the Chemistry Laboratory and oversee activities relating to product quality, chemical analysis and regulatory compliance.

The responsibilities are grouped into several key areas.

1. Laboratory Analysis and Product Release

The employee will coordinate routine chemical testing of finished products, raw materials, packaging materials and in-line production controls.

Other duties include ensuring laboratory equipment is properly calibrated, maintaining accurate analytical methods and providing technical support to Production and Application teams.

2. Product Compliance and Contaminant Monitoring

The role involves coordinating product compliance activities, including Nestlé Confidence Assessment and Tracking (CAT) requirements.

The successful candidate will also manage chemical contaminant monitoring programmes, oversee scheduled sample submissions and monitor compliance results to identify potential risks.

3. Laboratory Safety, Audits and Good Laboratory Practice

The candidate will promote Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) across relevant laboratory operations and ensure the facility is prepared for internal and external audits.

Responsibilities also include serving as the laboratory or factory HAZMAT lead for chemical-spill preparedness and safety drills.

The employee will support HACCP reviews, FSSC 22000 and internal audits, ISO/NMS requirements, P-Test verification and laboratory safety assessments.

4. Quality Systems and Continuous Improvement

The position requires the successful candidate to provide support as a SAP/GLOBE Quality super user and maintain accurate quality transactions.

They will also train laboratory personnel, improve analytical capabilities and apply problem-solving methods such as Statistical Process Control (SPC), DMAIC, Fishbone analysis and root-cause analysis.

5. Stakeholder and Regulatory Management

The Laboratory Supervisor will work with Production, Quality, Application Group, Research and Development and other factory departments to resolve technical and compliance issues.

The role also involves liaising with external laboratories, suppliers, service contractors, regulatory bodies and Nestlé’s regional quality laboratories.

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Qualifications and Requirements for Nestlé Nigeria Job

Applicants interested in the Laboratory Supervisor – Chemist position must meet the educational and professional requirements outlined in the recruitment announcement.

The required qualifications include:

• A BSc or equivalent qualification in Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry, Food Engineering, Biochemistry, Food Science and Technology or a related discipline.
• Strong practical experience in analytical chemistry within a manufacturing or regulated laboratory environment.
• Experience in the food and beverage, pharmaceutical or other relevant manufacturing sectors.
• Working knowledge of Good Laboratory Practice, product compliance, laboratory management and audit requirements.
• Knowledge of analytical and problem-solving techniques, including SPC, DMAIC, Fishbone analysis and root-cause analysis.
• Computer literacy, particularly in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, influencing and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to work effectively with different departments and stakeholders.

Experience with SAP is considered relevant, while previous experience training or coaching laboratory personnel is an advantage.

Knowledge of HACCP, FSSC 22000, ISO 9001:2015, HAZMAT and chemical safety procedures will also be beneficial.

How to Apply for the Nestlé Nigeria Laboratory Supervisor Job

Interested and qualified candidates should submit their applications through the official recruitment application link provided in the vacancy announcement.

Applicants should review the job description and confirm that their qualifications and professional experience match the requirements before applying.

Application deadline: November 12, 2026.

The recruitment announcement identifies the position as a full-time opportunity at Nestlé Nigeria’s Abaji Factory in Abuja.