Microbiologist Competitive + Bonus
South ABJ7288
Permanent
Are you a graduate or recent graduate in the microbiology or biology related field. As a microbiologist you will be part of a global organisation where your primary role is to support all company areas (R&D / plant sites) to achieve and maintain microbial free status. As microbiologist you would support a microbial testing service, and independently plan and execute technical work program. As a biologist with a key background in microbiology you would lead technical projects and apply Microbiology expertise effectively to solve customer problems.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform microbiological analysis of raw materials, in process products and finished goods.
- Conduct Biocide Efficacy testing studies in support of the business.
- Culture collection development and maintenance.
- To support the business with microbial safety and quality issues.
- Support with timely investigation of customer complaints and other sources of nonconforming work.
- Carry out Plant hygiene audits in order to identify processes, practices, equipment and raw materials that contribute to microbial contamination.
- Plan and execute project work to develop application and knowledge.
- Liaise with internal and external contacts as necessary to track and communicate service activity status.
- Develop and maintain awareness in relevant technical fields.
- Provide technical support to operations, R&D, sales, quality and regulatory as required.
- Sample log in and reporting using LIMS system.
- Ensure compliance with Health and safety programs by pro-actively identifying, reporting on and improving safety related issues in the local laboratory area.
- Maintain laboratory equipment and instrumentation.
- Order goods and services, with approvals, using SAP.
Qualifications and Skills.
- Degree in Microbiology, Biological sciences, Biotechnology (Biology, Biochemistry)
- where serval microbiology related modules / or degree project have been undertaken
- Full training given but any practical work from university project or a placement year desirable
- Or commercial experience - very desirable
- (Pouring agar plates, swab tests etc)
- Desirable - Microbiology experience in a Class II Microbiology Laboratory in the food, pharmaceutical or chemical industry
- Familiarity with Good Laboratory Practice and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)
- Any knowledge desirable of preservative efficacy testing, testing for biocides, Supporting bioburden or challenge tests.
- Experience of working in an accredited laboratory (ISO 17025)
Competitive compensation including attractive benefits as well as excellent career opportunities in an international company.
To Apply: Please contact Alison Basson