Job title : Senior Analyst-047-005 Job Location : Gauteng, Centurion Deadline : January 17, 2025 Quick Recommended Links Jobs by Location Job by industries Key responsibilities Setting up and supervision of the Microbiology Laboratory Statutory Duties Compliance to statutory requirements Coordinates the work of laboratory technicians/analysts Ensure timely and accurate reporting of results to customers Ensure compliance to statutory methodology and Laboratory Quality management system, ISO 17025 procedures and work Method Validation Implementing the method development and validation program/procedures Ensure that any changes are made to the methods if necessary Analyze statistical data for method validation Ensure equipment maintenance and calibration Participate in proficiency testing, analyze data and submits results Quality Control Performs Internal Verification of Equipment Ensures that the accommodation and environmental conditions of the lab is controlled and records accordingly.
Maintenance and preservation of cultures Implement Sterility protocols Checking quality and suitability of chemicals Technical processes – implementation Sample registration – LIMS Appropriate storage of samples Maintain integrity of samples Equipment verification (balances, volumetric flasks, pipettes, autoclave, fume hoods) Prepare and maintain culture media Sample preparation – implementation of accredited test methods Identify and/or quantify food borne pathogens Evaluation and Interpretation of results Participation in proficiency testing schemes Maintain safety protocols in the laboratory Meetings Participate in meetings with DALRRD Participate in meetings with clients Implementation of QMS (ISO 17025) Implement standard QMS protocols Consistent and correct application of analytical methods Compliance to statutory requirements Record all non-conformances observed for further investigation.
Communication, Advising and Reporting Comment and report timely on irregularities Advise supervisor on achievements and short comings of Lab QMS (ISO 17025) Effective communication and reporting that leads to improved internal relationships and decisions Ensures that all test results comply with the documented quality control criteria Administration Customer correspondence Generating certificates Liaising with sales consultants Writing submissions Invoicing Customer account queries Recording expenditure and income of the Microbiology laboratory Obtaining quotes for chemicals, standards and consumables and equipment Finance Conformance to financial and control policies Science jobs