Microbiology Laboratory Analyst
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.
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
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.