Chief Research Technician

Managing the Microbiology Laboratory as an ongoing project.
- Budgeting and keeping track of project income and expenditure.
- Advising clients on analyses necessary to give them the information required.
- Quoting on work that can be done. Doing analyses when necessary.
- Communicating with clients on procedures for sending samples, payment, etc.
- Accepting and registering samples as per clients' requirements.
- Delegating work to staff members.
- Keeping track of the progress of work in the microbiology laboratory.
- Checking and approving results and signing test reports.
- Generating invoices and statements and following up on payments.
- Handling complains or queries from clients about results.
- Organising repairs to laboratory equipment.
- Organising purchase orders, receipt of goods, and sending of invoices for payment.
- Compiling of monthly project reports.
- Carrying out any requests from Finance, SC Management, and HR.
- Overseeing the maintenance of accreditation with ISO 17025.
- Approving, submitting, and evaluating proficiency testing results.
- Investigating non-conforming work and non-compliance, initiating corrective actions, and doing risk analysis.
- Initiating improvements in procedures. Developing and adapting methods.
- Revising methods, procedures, and controlled documents.
- Performance evaluation of laboratory staff.
- Training staff, evaluating, declaring competence, and issuing authorizations.
- An MSc degree in Microbiology (or equivalent NQF9) plus 10 years applicable experience, OR B Hons degree/ B-Tech Degree (or equivalent NQF8) plus 15 years applicable experience.
- The applicable experience MUST be in microbiological food and feed analysis or the food or feed industry.
- Knowledge of at least the following analyses: Bacillus cereus presumptive, enumeration, Bifidobacterium spp (cultured products and bacterial cultures) enumeration, Coliforms and Escherichia coli (milk & dairy products) enumeration, Coliforms and Escherichia coli (food & feed, meat & meat products) enumeration, Salmonella spp. Presumptive, detection, Total aerobic count, enumeration, etc.
- Knowledge and experience in accreditation with ISO 17025 are imperative.
- Experience as a technical signatory with ISO 17025 will be an added advantage.
- A valid Code EB driver's license.

**Enquiries: Dr. M MATANDABUZO: Tel: 012 672 9203**

**CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 25 September 2024**

Applications accompanied by covering letter, detailed CV (Including certified copies of certificates, supporting documents, copy of driver’s license) must be attached on the form.

**NB: Non-RSA citizens with work permit must attach certified copies as well as the names and particulars of three (3) traceable referees.**

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