Job title : Microbiologist (Port Elizabeth)Job Location : Eastern Cape, Port ElizabethDeadline : February 08, 2025Quick Recommended Links Jobs by Location Job by industries Description
Overview Perform microbiological tests on raw materials, water, cleaning and environmental samples, in-process and final products to ensure quality and compliance Review compliance of documentation according to pharmaceutical standards Responsibilities Planning and Operational Support Optimise and facilitate implementation of current processes Identify gaps in current policies and procedures Propose changes or improvements to processes, tools and techniques Microbiological Testing Perform microbiological tests on raw materials, in-process and final products to ensure quality and compliance with GMP standards Test water according to SOPs and testing schedule Notify Production of source of any contamination timeously Develop and implement plans to control level and source of contamination Environmental Management Perform sampling and testing of external environment, according to SOPs and sampling plan/ schedule Quality Control Report OOS results and deviations immediately Manage frequency of testing and sampling to maintain a quality process Maintain good housekeeping Manage and coordinate the use, maintenance and calibration of testing equipment according to SOPs Ensure continuous compliance of laboratory with GMP standards Reporting and Record-Keeping Document and store data according to SOPs and regulation Consolidate information for reports on weekly/ monthly basis Analyse consolidated data and provide recommendations Compile detailed and standardised reports and consolidated documents Requirements
Skills Required Background/experience National Diploma in Microbiology Microbiological laboratory experience with 6+ years experience Specific job skills Advanced knowledge of microbiological testing methods Understanding of pharmaceutical manufacturing and corrective action programs Pharmaceutical standards and compliance requirements Ability to interpret and implement policies, processes and objectives Competencies Interrogating Information Following Procedures Maintaining Accuracy Customer Awareness Science jobs