Junior Microbiologist

Recruiter:

Prostaff Holdings

Job Ref:

PS010599/CH

Date posted:

Friday, November 14, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

Monthly

SUMMARY:
A well-established food and animal feed company conducting analyses for the food and animal feeds industry requires the above to perform routine microbiological analyses, preparing samples, and supporting laboratory operations under supervision within the Bacteriology Laboratory.

POSITION INFO:
Minimum requirements for the role:

A minimum of a 3-year degree with microbiology as a major is essential for this role.
The successful candidate must be computer literate.
Have the ability to carry out laboratory bench work and interpret results.
Must be analytical and innovative thinking.
Must be able to implement plans.
Must have a clear understanding of QMS (ISO/ IEC 17025) laboratory accreditation principles.
The company is wanting to employ a graduate with no experience to be trained up in the role.
Ability to implement plans.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

Performing routine microbiological analyses, preparing samples, and supporting laboratory operations under supervision within the Bacteriology Laboratory.
Performing all test method according to the training capacity or competency.
Performing and reporting tests within specified turn-around time.
Maintaining minimum stock level of all material needed.
Participating in International proficiency testing schemes.
Reviewing and verifying test results using appropriate methods and techniques to carry out diagnostic tests.
Participating in elaborating and reviewing of SOP’s.
Promoting and maintaining laboratory safety procedures at section level ensuring personnel safety and the effective running of diagnostic tests.
Providing guidance to laboratory assistants and completing and participating in Non-conformance investigations.
Maintaining laboratory hygiene and ensuring compliance with biosafety standards.

Salary package, including benefits, is highly negotiable depending on experience gained.

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