Snr. Microbiology Laboratory Analyst

Key Responsibilities:

• Microbiology Analysis of food, feeds and water according to clients’ instructions and recommended methods to identify and quantify Microbiological contaminants to ensure conformity with local or international standards.
• Prepare and store of the culture media according to instructions and stated methods
• Ensure all samples received in the micro-lab are clearly labelled and all instructions clear before commencement of analysis.
• Undertake sampling testing where necessary.
• Maintain and organize Microbiology laboratory working area and equipment to ensure high standards of cleanliness and good laboratory practice
• Coordinate procurement of microbial culture media, reagents, and chemicals and maintain media stock re-order levels.
• Ensure proper disposal of microbiology waste in accordance with set guidelines
• Maintaining records of analysis and logbooks of equipment
• Filling and submitting all relevant worksheets for all jobs completed.
• Ensure samples requiring subcontractor services are well prepared and packed according to the standard operating procedures.
• Preparing all sampling tools as per the standards operating procedures.
• Ensure all environmental control charts are updated daily.
• Maintain laboratory proficiency testing schedule and participating in PT exercise.
• Supervise and monitor the cleaning staff provided by the company.
• Preparation of standard operating procedures
• Establish and validate all microbiological methods and equipment
• Report test results and prepare any other relevant laboratory documentation
• Training and supervising new staff/interns.
• Ensuring all safety requirements/standard safety procedures are available and properly documented.
• Participate in internal and external ISO/IEC 17025:2017, QHSE audits
• Assist in periodical review and amendment of laboratory SOPS
• Perform any other duties that he has been deemed competent as may be directed by the laboratory manager from time to time.
• Review all standards and updating and replacing all obsolete standards with the current applicable standard.
• Involved in establishing client requirements and assist in expanding laboratory scope. Ensure sample retention and sample disposal logbooks are updated for all samples always submitted to the lab.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:

• Bachelor’s degree in microbiology or related field and six or more years of relevant experience; or master’s degree from an accredited college or university in a related field and four years of relevant experience

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

• Knowledge and competence in Risk Management according to ISO/IEC 17025 requirements
• Experience and technical knowledge in ISO/IEC 17025:2017 Implementation.
• Competence in Microbiology Method Validation and Uncertainty of Measurement
• Trained ISO/IEC 17025:2017 trained internal auditor
• Technical and field experience in research, marketing, and laboratory analysis.