Position 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.