Key areas of responsibility (include but not limited to):

• Water analysis to ensure compliance with monographs
• Stock Control
• Hygiene audits
• Identification of Bacteria
• Microbial limit Testing on Finished Product
• Microbial analysis on Raw Materials
• Growth Promotion Testing
• Analyst training
• Calibration of all Micro Lab Equipment
• Temperature mapping of incubators and fridge's
• Liaison with QC, Stores and Sales concerning release of product
• Preparation of batch records for release of product
• Carry out trend analysis on results
• Liaise with other departments (Stability, Validation QA, Registration)
• Attendance of relevant microbiological courses relating to the position
• Other duties may be required from time to time

Key Requirements:

• Life Science Degree or Equivalent
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to leverage/collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong problem-solver.
• Resourceful.
• Independent.
• Critical thinker.
• Comfortable working in a busy, fast paced regulated manufacturing environment.
• Comfortable working in a professional, team based environment.