Microbiology Laboratory Analyst

Job Description

• Conducting microbial testing analysis of samples in accordance with standard operating procedures, techniques, national, international and industry standards or client’s guidelines. 
• Ensure that all activities are carried out in compliance with the laboratory’s QA/QC system and more especially ISO/IEC 17025. In addition, ensure GLP compliance where applicable. 
• Ensure that set Turnaround time for every sample submitted is adhered to and that clients’ testing requirements are fully met including application of correct methods/standard. 
• Adhere to health and safety measures in regard to general hygiene, sample testing, sample retention, disposal/destruction. 
• Keep abreast with the latest development of analytical standards related to microbiology and food technologies in order to continuously develop new methods and capabilities for validation and final adoption.  
• Ensure that process control form is strictly followed and fully completed throughout the analysis process. 
• Ensure that raw data of analyses carried out clearly supports results obtained prior to subsequent approvals 
• Ensure that work records, samples and auxiliary documents are kept properly and organized in such manner as to be easy to retrieve and process. 
• To work in a flexible manner /pattern so that resources are aligned to workload, thus meeting customer needs for 24hrs,365-day service whilst still maintaining a long term, viable and competitive business for SGS. 

Qualifications

• Degree in Microbiology, Food nutrition, Food Science and Technology or equivalent qualification from recognized institution 
• At least two years laboratory testing experience preferably in a multi-purpose laboratory 
• Good knowledge of ISO/IEC 17025, ISO 9001, GLP, HACCP and HSE standards and have sound knowledge of laboratory equipment such as the incubators, ovens, autoclaves and biosafety cabinet 
• Satisfactory capability in application of the relevant testing protocol 
• Work with minimum supervision, good communication skills and organization 
• Foster Innovation, embrace Change, think strategically and translate the strategies into Actions 
• Ability to influence Externally and Internally and be able to deliver Superior Results 

Additional Information

• The incumbent shall be responsible for ensuring : 
• All activities are carried out in compliance with the laboratory’s QA/QC system and more specifically ISO/IEC 17025:2017. 
• All results and test data produced is accurate, reliable and within acceptable repeatability/reproducibility. 
• Health and safety measures are adhered to in regard to general hygiene, sample testing, sample retention and sample disposal/destruction. 
• Clients testing requirements are fully met and set turnaround time is complied with at all times. 

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