MICROBIOLOGIST

Updated: May 06, 2024 04:34 AM GMT

Talent Genie

Amanzimtoti

Microbiologist

Operations

Accountable for operation of own work area or as a member of a team, as well as for quality, standards and outputs within defined work routines and policies.

Job Purpose

To conduct microbiological sampling and analysis throughout the production process.

Key Accountabilities and Outputs

Aseptic Sampling
• Treated water, ingredients, final syrups and final products
• Swabs
• Air plates

Analysis
• Treated water, ingredients, final syrups and final products
• Swabs
• Air
• Product Shelf Life Analysis
• Performs secondary confirmation tests
• Incubation of analysed samples
• Sub culturing of live bacteria cultures

Documentation and Record Keeping
• Interpretation of results
• Recording of results
• Generates Trends for micro results

General Reporting
• Raises any out of spec result with QA Supervisor
• Issues isolation/ release instructions to the DC in consultation with Quality Manager
• Reports any faulty equipment to QC Supervisor
• Raises any emerging... More Detail