Senior Technician Microbiology

**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Conduct timeous analysis of potable and wastewater samples.
- Supervise analytical work in the microbiological laboratory.
- Ensure well-captured analytical data of laboratory results.
- Participating in and interpreting PTS scheme results in compliance with water quality standards as per the quality management system.
- Conduct root cause analysis on non-conformance during audits, PTS outliers or any non-conforming work.
- Maintain stock levels and purchasing of all consumables including reference cultures.
- Report on all water quality failures to the regions, R&D and laboratory management.
- Must become SANAS approved Technical Signatory.
- Compile, implement and validate test methods and standard operating procedures
- Participate in in-house training of staff as per the training programs.
- Ensure maintenance of laboratory equipment for sterility and performance verification analysis.
- Conduct internal quality audits and keep abreast with the latest trends in the microbiology field.
- Must be able to work independently
- Ensure compliance with all aspects of ISO/IEC 17025:2017.
- Ensure adherence to health and safety standards, acts and regulations, with good laboratory housekeeping.
- Perform ad hoc tasks as assigned by the Supervisor.

**MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS**:

- B-Tech Microbiology/ Biotechnology/ Natural Science.
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in an ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accredited laboratory.
- Minimum of 1-year technician experience in Microbiology at supervisory level.
- Conducting analysis and maintaining a quality management system according to ISO/IEC 17025:2017.
- Knowledge of parasite, vibrio species analytical methods.
- Competent in MS Office.
- Report writing skills.
- Valid Drivers’ License.