Job Description

General duties:

Use of necessary PPE Good housekeeping, including lab laundry) Adhere to waste management procedures to dispose of hazardous wasteComply with SANAs ISO 17025: 2017 requirements Comply with the organisation's policies and procedures Attend relevant in-service training, workshops, and meetings Ensure compliance with the quality management system, including full knowledge of the quality and practice manuals Ensure confidentiality of lab customers' info, test results, and proprietary rights IT support Internal self-auditing as per audit schedule Monitor risks and maintain the risk register Compile and submit lab statistics

Responsibilities:

Maintain all lab testing equipment used for analysis Complete quality control Reagent/media preparation Report concern/malfunctions to the lab manager Inform the quality assurance manager when lab procedures/processes change to update the quality management system Perform after-hour shifts, weekends, and public holiday shifts Assist in training and orientation of new lab staff with lab routine Coordinate work to establish good work flow Record lab quality logs, sheets, forms, etc Knowledge of Tempo database Ensure that all reagents and supplies are adequate and available in the lab Collate workload statistics Assist with and supervise various research projects Manage reporting, monitoring, resources, and laboratory personnel Establish and improve procedures and processes by addressing issues and risks Ensure the lab establishes and maintains a calibration program for testing equipment that affect quality results Root cause analysis training & competency Equipment competency

Training:

Protocol specific training Lab QMS documents Lab Occupational Health and Safety documents SANAS personnel evaluation of TS on the full lab scope of testing Method validation: TR28f Food safety course Any other training requested by management

Requirements:

National Diploma or BSc - Microbiology/Science/Biomedical discipline 3-5 years' experience in a Microbiology Food Testing Laboratory and as a technical signatory. In-depth knowledge of ISO/IEC 17025 requirements. Experienced in conducting method validations. Drivers licence (Optional) Effective data trending, document control, and technical bench skills Strong problem-solving, training, team building, and mentoring abilities Excellent written and verbal communication skills Participating in evaluating method procedures and method validations Knowledge of SANAS ISO 17025- 2017 -Standard. Good Laboratory Practice. Experience in Internal Auditing Liaising with clients as required. Manage the externally provided products and services with the laboratory team. Facilitating laboratory staff rosters and shifts
Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person