Microbiologist, Senior

We are a world leader in Testing, Inspection and Certification (TIC) , delivering high quality services to help clients meet the growing challenges of quality, safety, environmental protection and social responsibility.

 Specialty:

Background in Microbiology & Quality Management

Education Degree:

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Microbiology or Lab Testing or related field to his or her specialty.

Technical knowledge:

• Understanding of Safety in Laboratory, HSE, Quality & ISO 17025

• Strong computer and communication skills, including written & verbal English

Experience:

Minimum of 2 - 3 years of experience

Primary Functions:

• Conduct tests and analysis with an acceptable degree of accuracy and quality in conformance with established methods, instructions, and quality standards under the supervision of the Assistant Laboratory Manger / senior staff

• Responsible for maintenance of environmental controls (i.e. moisture, temperature, sterility etc.) in the laboratory in line with international standards and company procedures

• Record test results and support the production of test reports describing procedures/methodology used and present results in an appropriate/required manner

• Clean and sterilize laboratory equipment and assist with the calibration of laboratory instruments in line with appropriate standards and internal procedures

• Follow laboratory requirements and procedures to ensure test/analytical results are available for issue in the agreed target times

• Preparation and sterilization of media for the laboratory

• Ensure compliance with all relevant (internal and external) regulations including QHSE requirements using company policies and procedures as appropriate

• Ensure that test/analytical results conform to set laboratory requirements and are available for issue in the agreed target times

• Participate actively in the PTP programs and follow up on SQC’s completion to comply with internal laboratory quality systems

• Assist the Laboratory Manager / senior staff to enhance capability levels in the laboratory through on job training of junior staff

• Ensure compliance with all relevant (internal and external) regulations including QHSSE requirements using company policies and procedures as appropriate

Technical Expertise:

Have sound knowledge of ISO/IEC 17025 guidelines, QHSSE; relevant instrument expertise

Business Requirements:

• Able to manage the assigned tasks in a timely manner and up to the quality standard.

• Report timely the results with accuracy

• Collaborate with team for monitoring, training and adequacy

• Follow Management directions and guidance.

• Deliver assigned tasks within time.

• Strong influencing skills and the ability to persuade people to adopt good practice

• Valid KSA driving license

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