Microbiology Laboratory AnalystFull-timeCompany DescriptionWe 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 DescriptionConducting 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 approvalsEnsure 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.QualificationsDegree in Microbiology, Food nutrition, Food Science and Technology or equivalent qualification from recognized institutionAt least two years laboratory testing experience preferably in a multi-purpose laboratoryGood 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 cabinetSatisfactory capability in application of the relevant testing protocolWork with minimum supervision, good communication skills and organizationFoster Innovation, embrace Change, think strategically and translate the strategies into ActionsAbility to influence Externally and Internally and be able to deliver Superior ResultsAdditional InformationThe 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.By clicking the link above or any third-party link within this posting, you are leaving this site and going to a third-party website where the third-party website's terms and privacy policy applyJob LocationGoogle Maps requires functional cookies to be enabledI'm interestedI'm interestedPrivacy Notice
