Q.C Microbiologist Job in Kenya

Due to first and sustainable growth our client, a pharmaceutical manufacturing company requires a suitable candidates to fill in the following position.

Position Title: Q.C Microbiologist

Department: Quality Control

Classification: Quality Control Staff

Position Reports To: Quality Control Manager

Position Purpose:

To outline the key areas of responsibilities of the personnel in order to ensure result oriented undertaking in the department.

Key Responsibilities and Tasks

·       Maintain proper records and documents in the microbiology laboratory.

·       Update of the standard operating procedure of the microbiology section under the guidance of Quality control manager

·       Carry out routine microbial testing of all incoming natural raw materials and finished products.

·       Perform challenge test for the preservatives used in the finished products and have proper documentation of the same.

·       Ensure that daily, monthly calibration of microbiology instruments and equipments are done promptly and proper documents kept in place.

·       Perform sub-culturing of the live mother cultures periodically in accordance with the operation policies.

·       Maintain proper inventory of the instruments and equipments of microbiology section.

·       Responsible for environmental monitoring in the factory in accordance with the policy procedures.

·       Carry out disinfectants activity evaluation to help avoid microbial resistant in the premises and recommend appropriate disinfectant rotational schedule for the premises.

·       Responsible for daily calibration of pH meter and analytical balances in the chemical laboratory.

·       Be involved in new methods development and validation of processes as per validation policy.

·       Responsible for effluent analysis and proper reporting of the results and ensuring compliance to the regulatory authority standards.

·       Responsible for microbial and chemical analysis of purified water for pharmaceutical use.

Performance Measurements

·       Reports are and timely for authorization of further processing or release of finished products.

·       Effective implementation of quality department policies and procedures in accordance with established principles, standards and regulatory requirements.

·       Safeguarding and preserving company assets.

·       Routine microbiological work is done effectively and efficiently.

·       Maintain existence of positive working relations in quality control personnel.

Qualification Required

Education/Certification: Diploma or higher diploma microbiology related field

Required Knowledge: knowledge of good laboratory practices and procedures.

Experienced Required:

·       Broad based knowledge of the pharmaceutical Quality control/assurance practices

·       Hand on experience in micro biology laboratory

Skills/Abilities:

·       Excellent team-work skills

·       Meeting of tight schedules

·       Able to organize, coordinate and direct projects.

·       Excellent interpersonal skills.

To apply for this position send your resume to recruitment@workforceassociates.net.

On the subject line indicate Q.C MICROBIOLOGIST

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