Microbiology Technician Competitive + Bonus

South ABJ6572

Permanent

Are you a graduate or recent graduate in the biology or microbiology field looking for some lab experience. Full training would be given with this role! As a microbiology technician you will be as part of a global chemical s organisation function whose primary role is to support all company areas (R&D / plant sites) to achieve and maintain microbial free status. As microbiology technician you would support a microbial testing service, hygiene best practice training, implementation of process–based hygiene improvements, data monitoring and trend analysis as well as a proactive research and development programme to introduce and test novel and alternative compliant preservation solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Support straightforward technical projects under supervision
• Apply Microbiology or lab experience effectively to solve customer problems

• Work closely with a team of other technical staff and is expected to have contact with various colleagues internally and regular contact with customers
• Ensure compliance with Health and safety programs by pro–actively identifying, reporting on and improving safety related issues in the local laboratory area
• Perform microbiological analysis of raw materials, in process products and finished goods
• Conduct Biocide Efficacy testing studies in support of the business
• Culture collection development and maintenance
• To support the business with microbial safety and quality issues
• Support with timely investigation of customer complaints and other sources of nonconforming work
• Carry out Plant hygiene audits in order to identify processes, practices, equipment and raw materials that contribute to microbial contamination
• Liaise with internal and external contacts as necessary to track and communicate service activity status
• Develop and maintain awareness in relevant technical fields
• Provide technical support to operations, R&D, sales, quality and regulatory as required
• Sample log in and reporting using LIMS system

Qualifications and Skills.

• Degree in Microbiology biological sciences, Bioprocess engineering, Biochemical Engineering, Biotechnology (Biology, Biochemistry)
• Full training given but any practical work from university project or a placement year desirable
• (Pouring agar plates, swab tests etc)

• Desirable – Microbiology experience in a Class II Microbiology Laboratory in the food, pharmaceutical or chemical Industry
• Familiarity with Good Laboratory Practice and Good Manufacturing Practice

Desirable

• Knowledge of preservative efficacy testing and testing for biocides.
• Supporting bioburden or challenge tests
• Experience of working in an accredited laboratory (ISO 17025)

Competitive compensation including attractive benefits as well as excellent career opportunities in an international company.

To Apply: Please contact Alison Basson ABJ6572 on (phone number removed), (phone number removed) or apply to