Microbiology Laboratory Analyst

About the Position

We are looking for a Microbiology Laboratory Analyst to join our team at SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection, and certification company. As a Microbiology Laboratory Analyst, you will conduct microbial testing analysis of samples in accordance with standard operating procedures, techniques, national, international, and industry standards or client’s guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Conducting microbial testing analysis of samples in accordance with standard operating procedures, techniques, national, international, and industry standards or client’s guidelines.
• Ensuring that all activities are carried out in compliance with the laboratory’s QA/QC system and more especially ISO/IEC 17025. In addition, ensure GLP compliance where applicable.
• Ensuring that the set Turnaround time for every sample submitted is adhered to and that clients’ testing requirements are fully met, including the application of correct methods/standard.
• Adhering to health and safety measures in regard to general hygiene, sample testing, sample retention, disposal/destruction.
• Keeping abreast with the latest development of analytical standards related to microbiology and food technologies in order to continuously develop new methods and capabilities for validation and final adoption.
• Ensuring that the process control form is strictly followed and fully completed throughout the analysis process.
• Ensuring that raw data of analyses carried out clearly supports results obtained prior to subsequent approvals.
• Ensuring that work records, samples, and auxiliary documents are kept properly and organized in such a manner as to be easy to retrieve and process.
• Working in a flexible manner/pattern so that resources are aligned to workload, thus meeting customer needs for 24hrs, 365-day service while still maintaining a long-term, viable, and competitive business for SGS.

Requirements

• Degree in Microbiology, Food Nutrition, Food Science and Technology, or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• At least two years of laboratory testing experience, preferably in a multi-purpose laboratory.
• Good knowledge of ISO/IEC 17025, ISO 9001, GLP, HACCP, and HSE standards and sound knowledge of laboratory equipment such as incubators, ovens, autoclaves, and biosafety cabinets.
• Satisfactory capability in the application of the relevant testing protocol.
• Work with minimum supervision, good communication skills, and organization.
• Foster innovation, embrace change, think strategically, and translate strategies into actions.
• Ability to influence externally and internally and be able to deliver superior results.

We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Opportunity to work with a global leader in testing, inspection, and certification
• Professional development opportunities

About the Company

We are SGS – the world’s leading testing, inspection, and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. Our 93,000 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer, and more interconnected world.