Microbiology jobs

Job Advert Summary

Guided by its purpose to provide products for patients to alleviate pain and suffering and improve their quality of life, NBI’s vision is to be the leading African manufacturer and supplier of quality therapeutic proteins and diagnostic products.

National Bioproducts Institute NPC has a vacancy for the role of Microbiology Technician. The successful incumbent will be responsible for:

To perform environmental monitoring of the pharmaceutical manufacturing environment, including the aseptic filling suite, and to perform routine tasks to assist the Microbiological Sciences Department.

Specific Operational Requirements

• The successful candidate will be required to work an 8 hour shift as rostered between 00:00 – 08:00, Monday to Friday.
• Candidate must have access to reliable transport.
• May be required to work overtime to meet the business needs.
• Must be prepared to work shifts/weekends/public holidays when needed.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced candidates.

Minimum Requirements

• Relevant science qualification e.g. B Tech, N Diploma (Microbiology)
• 1 Year Microbiology Laboratory Experience
• Experience working in aseptic environments would be preferred
• Experience working in pharmaceutical environment would be an added advantage

Duties and Responsibilities

Aseptic Filling Suite (AFS) Environmental Monitoring (EM)

• Undertake the environmental monitoring of the AFS and personnel in accordance to relevant Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)

Accurate sampling of designated sampling points in the Manufacturing facility

• To perform accurate sampling of other Manufacturing areas on site.

Operation of environmental monitoring and laboratory equipment

• To use facility equipment according to SOP’s while adhering to safety systems and processes and to ensure equipment are, cleaned, validated and calibrated prior use

Management of EM-related reagents and consumables

• To maintain sufficient stock and consumables for environmental monitoring
• To plan and organise work to meet changing priorities and deadlines by Pharmaceutical Manufacturing.

Observe SHE protocols and procedures and follow good Housekeeping practises.

• Practise good housekeeping and ensure the SHE policies, procedures and company standards are followed at all times

Microbiology Team support

• To assist with tasks that fall under the Microbiological Sciences umbrella such as microbiological media preparation; assigning and labelling identification numbers to samples; pure fluids sampling; microbial enumeration; preparing of samples for identification; report writing and communicate results that requires further investigation

Core Competencies

• Leading and Influencing Others
• Managing Relationships
• Personal Leadership
• Business Impact
• Planning and organizing
• Time Management
• Follow-up and teamwork
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Quality awareness
• Technical/Professional knowledge and proficiency
• Computer literacy especially MS office
• Understanding of GMP
• Sound knowledge of aseptic technique
• Ability to work independently