Microbiology Technician - Pinetown, South Africa - NBISA Recruitment

NBISA Recruitment
NBISA Recruitment
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Pinetown, South Africa

1 week ago

Thabo Mthembu

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Job Advert Summary:


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

Specific SHE Requirements

  • Preemployment, routine, and exit medicals are compulsory due to the nature of the business.
  • Attendance to SHErelated training is mandatory.
  • Adherence to SHE Instructions (Waste Segregation, Water and Energy Saving Initiatives)
  • Compliance with SHE Site Rules is compulsory.

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.

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