Microbiologist

SUMMARY:
Opportunity available!! Our well known client in the FMCG Sector is looking to employ a Microbiologist to join their dynamic team in East London.

POSITION INFO:
Job Description: 

• Perform preparation of reagents, materials, and equipment used in microbiological testing.
  Perform microbiological testing on water samples, in-process product samples (tanks, dynamic milk, bulk cream bins, ), raw materials (farmers, etc.), expired product and environmental monitoring (EM) samples (swabs, air control plates, water, etc.) as scheduled and adhoc as directed by the QA Manger, FSS Manager.
• Perform other e.g. chemical testing, sensory, etc. on final products and raw materials.
• Count colony forming units (CFU) on plates. Escalate pathogens immediately.
• Review test results against specification and ensure that product that is not in specification shall leave the factory.
• Ensure product undergoes second examination
• Compile and enter data into daily result books and or computer database to be used for reporting and trending purposes.
• Will share general responsibilities for laboratory equipment maintenance and calibration, housekeeping, and other lab support functions (e.g., inventory of consumables and reagents).
• Maintain instrument and equipment cleaning, functioning, etc. so that they are continuously in good working order.
• Maintain Instrument Usage and Calibration Logs based on instrument usage during the preparation and testing of samples.
• Maintain a safe and clean laboratory environment
• Maintain sample logs on a daily basis to ensure timely testing and tracking of all samples.
  Strict adherence to procedures and practices according to the FSSC 22 000 and ISO 17025 standards.
• Strong emphasis on documentation according to FSSC 22 000 and ISO 17025 standards.
  Adhere to departmental safety policies.
• Do routine factory inspections i.e. GMP, PRP and Risk based evaluations according to the FSSC 22 000 standard.
• Perform laboratory tasks as allocated to ensure operation functioning of the laboratory.

Job Requirements: 

• Bachelor''s degree/Diploma in microbiology, chemistry, biology, biotechnology or a related field.
• 1-5 years’ experience as microbiologist or experience in a testing laboratory

 

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