Job Vacancies at Aquada Development Corporation

Aquada Development Corporation is a food processing company. Over the years, we have been committed to innovating new technologies and products that improve the quality of life while improving the built environment in which we operate. Our specializations range from food manufacturing, materials processing to process engineering. To achieve our technical goals, the Corporation hires the best available talent to conceive and implement its ideas, while we create a dynamic and rewarding work environment to nurture and sustain this creative spirit. Our company buys agricultural produce from vendors and aggregators.

We are recruiting to fill the following positions below:

1.) Administrative Assistant

Job Location: Umuahia, Abia
Employment Type: Full-Time
Slots: 2 Openings

Job Description

• We are looking to hire an administrative assistant to support our expanding operations. We are specifically seeking motivated experienced administrative assistants who can support our office operations. These candidates will be expected to provide operational and clerical support as needed.
• The Administrative Assistant will be expected to work across teams to provide operational support as and when needed.
• The candidate will be based in our head office in Umuahia, Abia State. Candidates MUST be ready to relocate if necessary.
• This role will support the management team by drafting documents, responding to daily operational tasks, initiating and responding to phone calls, written inquiries, emails and other communication from our customers and associates.
• Successful candidates will be expected to have prior experience working as an administrative assistant, sales executive, customer service agent, telemarketer, field sales agent, or similar client-facing position.

Job Requirements
The ideal candidate will have most, if not all of the following:

• Bachelor's Degree / HND / OND / NCE qualification with at least 2 years of work experience.
• Excellent facility with computers.
• Comfort interacting with diverse customers and associates.
• Outstanding, polished telephone manners with excellent and convivial communication skills across a diverse set of individuals and clients.
• Superior organizational skills to handle multiple tasks and overlapping responsibilities.
• Exceptional writing skills so as to support documentation tasks associated with this position.
• Prior (or current) experience as a customer service agent, front desk associate or similar market-facing role would be advantageous.
• Prior experience working in a formal corporate environment would be considered advantageous.
• Demonstrated intellectual curiousity around people and consumer behavior.
• Excellent observational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with a geographically disperse (virtual) team of colleagues.
• Ability and willingness to relocate to Umuahia, Abia State.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and a Cover Letter that outlines their specific experience and how it relates to this position to: jobs@aquada.group using the Job Position as the subject of the mail.

Note

• Candidates should also clearly indicate their date of availability and a specific statement on their ability to relocate if offered a position.
• Applications submitted without a cover letter will be deemed non-responsive.

2.) Laboratory Scientist / Quality Control Analyst

Job Location: Umuahia, Abia State
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Responsibilities
The individual will have a background in the Physical, Natural or Engineering Sciences and will be expected to meet the following responsibilities:

• Acts as a field application scientist.
• Coordinate and execute assigned research projects.
• Design and perform laboratory experiments on a routine basis.
• Act as primary contact for scientific project communications.
• Document and report project progress, status, and issues if any to client on regular basis.
• Prepare project documentation and research reports for management review.
• Lead research efforts to complete projects within allotted timelines and budgets.
• Develop and enforce research policies and procedures.
• Address project issues and escalate complex issues to management.
• Perform day-to-day management of project teams and address any team issues promptly.
• Work with management to prepare project plans, budgets and schedules.

Job Requirements

• A Degree in Laboratory Science, Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Chemical Engineering, or related fields.
• Ability to develop appropriate assays to support analytical work.
• Monitor project progress regularly and report the same to management and customers.
• Ability to conduct team meetings to discuss project status and issues.
• Demonstrable ability to deliver research projects and execute managerial responsibilities and duties.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and a Cover Letter that outlines their specific experience and how it relates to this position to: jobs@aquada.com using the Job Position as the subject of the mail.

Note

• Candidates should also clearly indicate their date of availability and a specific statement on their ability to relocate if offered a position.
• Applications submitted without a Cover Letter will be deemed non-responsive.

3.) Printing Technicians (Flexographic, Gravure & Screen Printing)

Job Location: Umuahia, Abia
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• We are expanding our industrial operations to include the production and printing of food packaging materials. Our packaging production unit include flexographic (flexo), gravure and screen printing operations.
• We are seeking Three (3) years of experienced operators to support our flexo/gravure printing unit operations.

Requirements

• Applicants should have a minimum of two years Hands-on experience in the operation of the relevant machines (screen printing, flexo or gravure).
• The ability to service the units will be viewed as advantageous.
• Applicants should clearly specify the specific experience they have working on the relevant operation.
• Our focus is on Hands-on experience in the operation and maintenance of these process machines.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Cover Letter that outlines their specific experience and how it relates to this position to: jobs@aquada.com using the Job Position as the subject of the mail.

Note

• Candidates should also clearly indicate their date of availability and a specific statement on their ability to relocate if offered a position.
• Applications submitted without a Cover Letter will be deemed non - responsive.