Microbiologist: Graduate

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Job Purpose:

To perform Microbiological testing of raw material, final products and cleaning validation samples. Responsible for analysis of environmental monitoring and water testing.

Assuring that analyses are done accurately, timeously and in accordance with specified methods and specifications.

Key Job Outputs:

• BSc degree in Microbiology and/or Biotechnology or equivalent
• Broad knowledge of GMP regulations and Good Laboratory Practises
• Computer literacy especially MS Office
• To perform microbiological testing on raw material, intermediates, final product, purified water and cleaning validation samples
• To perform environmental studies in the factory
• To perform tests accurately and carefully to ensure minimum down-time
• To perform Media preparation, Sterility check and Growth Promotion Tests for media used for testing 
• To perform QC checks on cultures, maintenance of cultures and perform microbial identification when necessary 
• To execute qualification studies as per approved protocols.
• Report writing and document completion.
• Data trending
• To ensure that safety, GLP and housekeeping practices are adhered to in the micro-laboratory
• To ensure that instruments are operated and maintained in line with the necessary procedures and practices
• To ensure that wastage is minimised and/or prevented
• To assist with sampling of purified water for microbiological testing
• To assist with writing and/or revising procedures (SOPs, Test Protocols and Test reports and any other work assigned by the Microbiology Manager 
• To participate in SHE, cGMP and all other compliance-related matters, where applicable 

Core Competencies :

• Analysing
• Deciding and Initiating Action
• Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations
• Planning and Organising
• Writing and Reporting
• Applying Expertise and Technology
• Coping with Pressure and Setbacks
• Achieving Personal Work Goals and Objectives
• Adhering to Principles and Values
• Relating and Networking
• Presenting and Communicating Information
• Working with People

Closing Date: 21 October 2026

• BSc degree in Microbiology and/or Biotechnology or equivalent
• Broad knowledge of GMP regulations and Good Laboratory Practices
• Computer literacy especially MS Office