Microbiologist: Lab Assistant

Recruiter:

Phakisa Holdings

Job Ref:

JHB000538/Sphiw

Date posted:

Tuesday, February 24, 2026

Location:

Durban, South Africa

SUMMARY:

Looking for a detail-oriented Microbiologist Lab Assistant with experience in media preparation, housekeeping, quality control testing, and general lab maintenance.

POSITION INFO:

Duties and Responsibilities:

Media preparation

Assist with autoclaving of specimen bottles, labware etc daily to ensure sufficient for use.
Assist with preparation of working stock culture bottles, slants and deeps.
Responsible for preparation of liquid media as required per work schedule/weekly production plan.
Responsible for preparation of solid media as per weekly production plan and planned QC testing.
Responsible for batching, labelling, logging and storage of plates in cleanroom.
Assist Senior Microbiologist with routine QC testing (Fungi & Inoculants plants).

Housekeeping

Responsible for ensuring labware are washed on a daily basis.
Assist lab intern with cleaning of lab counters, cupboards, and instrumentation daily.
Responsible for cleaning the cleanroom daily.
Assist with environmental monitoring on a weekly basis.
Autoclave hazardous waste daily.

Quality Control Testing

Assist with routine QC testing, shelf-life testing and environmental monitoring as required.
Responsible to record all test results in protocol daily.
Responsible for reporting non-conformances to QC Manager immediately.
Responsible for analysing and capturing results from protocols daily onto QC database.

General

Replenishing of stock in all areas of lab.
Responsible for doing manual temperature monitoring daily.
Maintenance of lab stock sheet (chemical and consumables).
Assist with water, air and surface testing as required.

Requirements:

National Diploma in Biotechnology or equivalent
Computer literacy (MS Office…Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel)
Fast learner
Multi-Tasking ability
Professionalism
Problem-solving & analytical ability
Ability to work under pressure
Time management
Good work ethic
Critical thinking
Ability to work both independently and in team setting
Good interpersonal and communication skills
Technical competency
Flexibility

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