Microbiology Laboratory Analyst

We are SGS – the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. Our 93,000 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.

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.