Microbiology Technician

This role involves ensuring that all incoming raw materials and finished product are of a microbiological acceptable standard that has been set by the Company, food industry and customers; informing relevant departments of the results using the IT system; assisting in monitoring the microbiological status of the factory and staff and alerting any microbiological problems.

Key Responsbilites

• Check and test all incoming raw materials

• Ensure all finished product is pathogen-free

• Ensuring that the correct documentation and certificates of analysis are received from suppliers with every delivery

• Assessing liquor samples

• Carrying out various analytical requests for production, sales or complaint enquiries

• Supporting problem solving activities in production using analytical techniques

• Calibrating laboratory equipment

• Setting up sensory analysis sessions

• Swab factory environment

• Ensure all products are tested in line with customer requirements

• Provide a sufficient stock of media/ agar to ensure smooth running of the lab

• Monitor instruments used in the laboratory to ensure accuracy and efficiency

• Help maintain a clean working environment

• Use the IT system to facilitate the clearance of products for raw material and dispatch, recording results of analysis to SAP

• Generate certificates for customer requirements

About you

• At least 2 years' experience working in a Microbiological laboratory environment

• Knowledge of basic hygiene

• Excellent attention to detail

• Effective problem solving abilities

• Computer literate

• Effective communication skills

• Works well within a team

• Able to effectively prioritise workload

• Ability to take responsibility and work on own initiative

• Self-motivation

• Willing to listen and learn

You would be expected to work on a rotating shit pattern of 6:00am to 2:00pm and 2:00pm to 10:00pm

Closing date for applications is 14 June 2024.