Job Description

Job Title: Microbiologist

Reports to: Plant Hygienist

Location: Industrial Area, Nairobi

Introduction

Our client, a Leading Manufacturing company seeks to bring on-board a qualified person to take up the role of a Microbiologist.

Key duties & responsibilities

• Performs microbiology tests on all finished products, line samples and raw materials as per established sampling plans.


• Receiving, sampling and timely analysis of Raw materials requiring Mibio testing.


• Weekly physical, chemical and microbial analysis of processing water.


• Performs and share monthly Environmental microbial analysis of the processing zone


• Performs microbiological tests on manufacturing equipment during validations and after every Cleaning &; Disinfection activity.


• Preparation of the monthly, quarterly and annual test report carried in the microbiology lab.


• Performs SAP transactions i.e., release of goods under quality inspection, maintenance of Inspection Plans.


• Performs Mibio lab analysis according to defined SOPs, Test Methods and Inspection plans to ensure accuracy of test results.


• Ensures that Mibio laboratory productivity and turnaround goals are met through timely completion and review of laboratory testing.


• Ensures proper storage and maintenance of all Mibio laboratory records.


• Continual improvement process ensuring routine process zone and inventory audit comply with good manufacturing practices.


• Drives factory hygiene conformance by assessing risks based on Micro Risk Assessment (MRA) analogy, performing weekly hygiene audit and follow up on team to ensure closure of all identified gaps.


• Drives stock control and purchase requisition for consumables in Mibio lab.


• Audit manufacturing plant for hygiene, cleaning, and other micro related compliance gaps and generate monthly reports


• Troubleshoot and contribute to process improvements in the manufacturing environment to maintain and improve contamination control

Minimum Requirements:

• A graduate with a Degree/Diploma in Microbiology or Applied Biology.


• 3-5 Years’ experience in Quality Control/assurance processes.


• Basic computer skills.


• Successfully pass a background check and functional capacity evaluation.

Skills & Competencies:

• Accuracy and attention to details.


• Taking Initiative and willing to work with minimal supervision


• Recognizes and resolves problems quickly and efficiently – proactive nature.


• The ability to set up and follow simple work plans.


• Good communication skills.

How to Apply

If you are qualified and up to the challenge, please apply by sending an email, with your CV attached in word format, to vacancies@stratostaff.co.ke with the subject Microbiologist by 5p.m. Friday, 20th January 2023.

Kindly attach your CV in word format.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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