Lab Assistant

7 days ago

East Rand, South Africa Unique Personnel Full time

**Job Number**
- 70622

**Job Type**
- FT Contract

**Job Title**
- Lab Assistant - Quality Control Microbiology

**Computer Skills**
- GLP,GMP,HACCP,ISO 17025

**Industry**
- Pharmaceutical

**City**
- Ekurhuleni (East Rand)

**Province**
- Gauteng

**3 MONTH FIXED TERM CONTRACT**

**PURPOSE**:

- To perform environmental monitoring, preparation of media, compositing of samples and routine QC Microbiological analysis on incoming materials, in-process samples, customer complaints and Finished Products in the QC Microbiology laboratory.- KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Perform QC Microbiological testing and recording of results for incoming raw materials, in -process liquid and powder samples and Infant formula finished product in accordance with standard methods and work instructions
- Maintain current Good Microbiological Laboratory Practice in all operations in the Microbiological laboratory in accordance with accepted Microbiological standards.
- Ensure daily reporting of problems to the section head.
- Ensure daily review of workflow and highlighting Out of Specification issues to Section Head as and when they occur.
- Perform verification of all Equipment on a routine basis to ensure in good working order.
- Maintain Microbiological environmental programme using cellulose nitrate swabbing, analysis of EB, Salmonella and Cronobacter.
- Operation of the Vidas Machine, pathogen transfers and streaking.
- Aseptic weighing of samples (compositing)
- Preparation of media and diluents
- Testing of all environmental samples (packaging material, water samples, dense phase, air plates, hand plates, foil, canteen swabs)**Inherent Requirements**
- REQUIREMENTS:
- Grade 12(Matric) with Mathematics and Science
- National Diploma or Degree in Microbiology or Biotechnology
- 2 years’ experience in a Food or Pharmaceutical QC Microbiology laboratory
- Knowledge of Pathogenic testing (Salmonella, Staph-aureus, B. Cereus and Cronobacter)
- Infant Formula Product knowledge would be an advantage
- Knowledge of Aseptic techniques
- Knowledge of environmental monitoring and operation of microbiology lab equipment
- Good interpersonal skills and communication, **attention to detail**, report writing and problem-solving skills.
- Knowledge of ISO 17025 mandatory. FDA Microbiological standards an advantage
- Good understanding of GLP, GMP & HACCP
- **MUST** be prepared to work overtime (scheduled/unscheduled) outside normal hours - Saturday work is required - on a rotational basis. Shift work will also be required

**KEY BEHAVIORAL DIMENSIONS AND SKILLS**:

- Pro-active and energetic with a high level of attention to detail/accuracy
- Adherence to Standard Operation Procedures, Safety and Good Laboratory Practice requirements in the laboratory and related environments
- Organizational commitment and integrity
- Good planning and organizing skills
- Good verbal and written communication
- Good time management skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Ability to work as a team
- Flexibility is compulsory

**What Qualification**
- Matric with Maths & Science + Diploma Microbiology or Biotechnology

**Minimum Qualification**
- Diploma

**Status**
- Pending / Unavailable

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