This thread is opened as a platform for graduates of microbiology to interact, and get informations about the various job opportunities in the microbiology profession.
It is expected that the experienced ones in the industries will help out with informations on career opportunities in microbiology and how such jobs could be landed.
Also, it would be appreciated if the salary range of various industries can be discussed.
vivalavida, mintayo.

soulhighman:
This thread is opened as a platform for graduates of microbiology to interact, and get informations about the various job opportunities in the microbiology profession.
It is expected that the experienced ones in the industries will help out with informations on career opportunities in microbiology and how such jobs could be landed.
Also, it would be appreciated if the salary range of various industries can be discussed.
vivalavida, mintayo.

Nice initiative. I hope to meet fellow microbes via this platform. We are ubiquitous by nature. Therefore i urge all of you to come out of your shells and identify with your kith and kin here. Looking forward to that.

Nice one.

I am a microbiologist.I live in Aba,Abia State.

vivalavida:



Nice initiative. I hope to meet fellow microbes via this platform. We are ubiquitous by nature. Therefore i urge all of you to come out of your shells and identify with your kith and kin here. Looking forward to that.

Thank you my oga in the house. I hope this will make all the others to come out too.I think we should be introducing ourselves by stating the following
Our moniker
institution of graduation
Occupation or industry.
Lemme start with mine
Soulhighman
Funaab.
Corp member

My own question: To the seniors in the fmcg industries, what is the average salary in the industry and what professional courses or certifications can one earn in other to have higher chances of being selected?

Lindons:
I am a microbiologist.I live in Aba,Abia State.

na so e dey be?! you just forget me

soulhighman:
My own question: To the seniors in the fmcg industries, what is the average salary in the industry and what professional courses or certifications can one earn in other to have higher chances of being selected?

well you would be surprised that salary range is between N45,000-N70,000 for entry level microbiologists in food, beverage & pharmaceutical coys. as for professional courses you need to get certified in QA/QC ie quality assurance and quality control systems. to get ISO certified is quite expensive and I have gotten the impression that its only those that are working that can actually go for it.

Nice one. I am a microbiologist currently serving in kwara state passing out dis oct.

coollabman:


well you would be surprised that salary range is between N45,000-N70,000 for entry level microbiologists in food, beverage & pharmaceutical coys. as for professional courses you need to get certified in QA/QC ie quality assurance and quality control systems. to get ISO certified is quite expensive and I have gotten the impression that its only those that are working that can actually go for it.

Nawa o, 45-70k even in pharmaceutical companies? I used to think pharmaceutical companies pay higher amounts. What about medical sales representatives in the pharmaceutical coys?
And also, getting an HSE certification in my Nysc days, how long can it take me? Can I get into oil company with it?
vivalavida, help shed more light pls?

soulhighman:

Nawa o, 45-70k even in pharmaceutical companies? I used to think pharmaceutical companies pay higher amounts. What about medical sales representatives in the pharmaceutical coys?
And also, getting an HSE certification in my Nysc days, how long can it take me? Can I get into oil company with it?
vivalavida, help shed more light pls?

my brother! na harsh reality dey labor market o! even the HSE sef get as e b. it is very difficult getting a job as a safety officer without connections. though getting certified is a very good career step to take. the pharmaceutical sales and marketing stuff is a big NO for me

coollabman:


my brother! na harsh reality dey labor market o! even the HSE sef get as e b. it is very difficult getting a job as a safety officer without connections. though getting certified is a very good career step to take. the pharmaceutical sales and marketing stuff is a big NO for me

Hmmmm, nawa o, but so you know how much big cos like nestle and Unilever pay their entry level, maybe its different from that range?

soulhighman:

Hmmmm, nawa o, but so you know how much big cos like nestle and Unilever pay their entry level, maybe its different from that range?

nah! its not. highest na N80,000. its better you have a realistic view of the industry. no dey reason jumbo pay, e no dey happen like that.

coollabman:


nah! its not. highest na N80,000. its better you have a realistic view of the industry. no dey reason jumbo pay, e no dey happen like that.

Hmmm. That's really serious o.

I my co-microbes.this is my 5th year in manufacturing industry as a microbiologist and quality assurance officer.As a microbiologist u can work in manufacturing industry as analyst in the lab as analyst or QA Officer on the production lines.My advice for the fresh graduate is to start slowly like sm1 said earlier the pay is btw 45-70k depend on hw lucky u are.Forget abt unilever or nestle because they look for experience although it good to dream high buh u have to be realistic.Try to acquire experience 1st eventhou if the pay will only cover Tfare just endure for 2yrs and gsk,fidson,emzor,cowbell,unilever n nestle will be your beginning.See u @ d top

tobey2ng:
I my co-microbes.this is my 5th year in manufacturing industry as a microbiologist and quality assurance officer.As a microbiologist u can work in manufacturing industry as analyst in the lab as analyst or QA Officer on the production lines.My advice for the fresh graduate is to start slowly like sm1 said earlier the pay is btw 45-70k depend on hw lucky u are.Forget abt unilever or nestle because they look for experience although it good to dream high buh u have to be realistic.Try to acquire experience 1st eventhou if the pay will only cover Tfare just endure for 2yrs and gsk,fidson,emzor,cowbell,unilever n nestle will be your beginning.See u @ d top

thanks for the words of encouragement. but I noticed that entry level jobs for microbiologist are rarely advertised. its as if you need recommendation to get into the industry. we wey no know anybody, how we wan break in? (that's the million dollar question)

I believe it is always right for one to take steps with faith. though I hav not fully entered th labour market I believe industrial microbiology is favourable. I am a corp member serving in a not-so-large food company and I intend to commence HSE courses by next month.

God help us all

tobey2ng:
I my co-microbes.this is my 5th year in manufacturing industry as a microbiologist and quality assurance officer.As a microbiologist u can work in manufacturing industry as analyst in the lab as analyst or QA Officer on the production lines.My advice for the fresh graduate is to start slowly like sm1 said earlier the pay is btw 45-70k depend on hw lucky u are.Forget abt unilever or nestle because they look for experience although it good to dream high buh u have to be realistic.Try to acquire experience 1st eventhou if the pay will only cover Tfare just endure for 2yrs and gsk,fidson,emzor,cowbell,unilever n nestle will be your beginning.See u @ d top

Thanks a lot brother. Pls one more question, will one be able to run masters degree while working in the manufacturing industries. As in, will there be chance? That has also been a major concern for me

coollabman:



thanks for the words of encouragement. but I noticed that entry level jobs for microbiologist are rarely advertised. its as if you need recommendation to get into the industry. we wey no know anybody, how we wan break in? (that's the million dollar question)

I subscribed for information on microbiology job openings on jobrapido.com and they send me a lot of vacancies almost everyday. Maybe you should try out the site too. By the way, did you apply for the cocacola Hellenic management trainee programme? May God bless our hustles.

soulhighman:

I subscribed for information on microbiology job openings on jobrapido.com and they send me a lot of vacancies almost everyday. Maybe you should try out the site too. By the way, did you apply for the cocacola Hellenic management trainee programme? May God bless our hustles.

jobrapido is a wack site. most of the vacancies there have expired or are posted by scam companies. As for the coca cola stuff. I never serve finish. my Nysc number ain't ready yet. the Nysc number is not your state code number, but the number on your discharge certificate

Wow, nice thread. Kudos to the creator of this forum and everyone here.

Am a graduata of microbiology too.@tobey2ng,thanks for your advice.

coollabman:


jobrapido is a wack site. most of the vacancies there have expired or are posted by scam companies. As for the coca cola stuff. I never serve finish. my Nysc number ain't ready yet. the Nysc number is not your state code number, but the number on your discharge certificate

I didn't appy too. I thought you have finished serving.

Great microbe in d house! Am a 400l level microbiology student currently in need of a placement for my industrial training jus four months left for d training n am presently in lagos n hv tried most industries pls can anybody b of help 07032667879,seadurf009@gmail.com

he words of encouragement. but I noticed that entry level jobs for microbiologist are rarely advertised. its as if you need recommendation to get into the industry. we wey no know anybody, how we wan break in? (that's the million dollar question)
Pray even if u have connection and u can't break through the interview it's stil back to square one.Another thing u can do is to try n have access to HR of companies n plead of intern just to acquire experience,who knows u might be consider for job if u are dedicated.Wish u the best

[quote author=Ivygold2 post=37097767]Am a graduata of microbiology too.@tobey2ng,thanks for your advice.
Uwc bro

soulhighman:

Thanks a lot brother. Pls one more question, will one be able to run masters degree while working in the manufacturing industries. As in, will there be chance? That has also been a major concern for me

Some coy gives edu leaves or u can run PT/wkend program too

soulhighman:
I didn't appy too. I thought you have finished serving.

no not yet. but I try to source for info myself.

soulhighman:

Thanks a lot brother. Pls one more question, will one be able to run masters degree while working in the manufacturing industries. As in, will there be chance? That has also been a major concern for me

there is no part time msc microbiology programme offered in Nigeria. trust me I have checked. MSC microbiology in most schools is a minimum of 18 months, some are even 2yrs (uniben). if you're going for MSC then know you can't work during the period of the programme.

tobey2ng:

Some coy gives edu leaves or u can run PT/wkend program too

Sorry for disturbing you again, but I've not seen amy weekend or part time MSC for microbiology before. Or is there one that you know. As for the edu leave, I think I will love that.

soulhighman:

Sorry for disturbing you again, but I've not seen amy weekend or part time MSC for microbiology before. Or is there one that you know. As for the edu leave, I think I will love that.

Search online,i think osu or unaab or taisu do,just check