Microbiologist

SGS is the world’s leading Testing, Inspection and Certification company. We operate a network of over 2,500 laboratories and business facilities across 115 countries, supported by a team of 99,500 dedicated professionals. With over 145 years of service excellence, we combine the precision and accuracy that define Swiss companies to help organizations achieve the highest standards of quality, compliance and sustainability.

Primary responsibilities:

• Conduct the testing in accordance with ISO/BAM/Pharmacopeia/In-house methods.
• Assist Senior Microbiologist / Supervisor to plan, organize, and control the day-to-day operation of the laboratory, to manage all the technical functions in accordance with ISO 17025.

Specific responsibilities:

• Responsible for Microbiology Laboratory testing activities, such as performing testing on the bench.
• Ensure that all equipment is qualified and maintained at scheduled intervals according to the SOP.
• Report test failures to the Senior Microbiologist / Supervisor before proceeding further with the test.
• Assist the Senior Microbiologist / Supervisor in the failure investigation as instructed.
• Perform investigation and revert to the Supervisor / Technical Manager / Laboratory Manager ASAP.
• Assist Senior Microbiologist / Supervisor to conduct/co-ordinate and evaluate laboratory investigation.
• Make regular chemical and consumables inventory checks.
• Minimize waste and spillages during operations.
• Promote good housekeeping and a safe system of work.

• Degree in Microbiology or related field
• 1 year of quality assurance/management experience in food or pharmaceutical quality assurance activities will be an advantage
• Experience in a food or pharmaceutical environment will be an advantage

• Able to maintain the highest quality standard all the time.
• Able to maintain good turnaround time (TAT) and on-time delivery (OTD)
• Able to work independently and to coordinate several activities simultaneously
• Good communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
• Works well under pressure, challenges the status quo.
• Fluency in both written and verbal English
• Applies judgment and acts according to the SGS standards of ethics and integrity