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Laboratory Technician
PPECB
Centurion
On-site
ZAR 200 000 - 300 000
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Job summary
A leading quality assurance company in Centurion is seeking an experienced laboratory technician to perform microbiological sample analysis and assist with method validation in compliance with ISO 17025 standards. The ideal candidate must hold a National Diploma in Biotechnology or Microbiology and have at least one year of relevant laboratory experience. Strong communication skills and attention to detail are essential. The role involves quality control, equipment maintenance, and participation in staff meetings.
Qualifications
- Minimum qualification of a National Diploma in Biotechnology, Microbiology or related field.
- A minimum of one year relevant experience in an ISO 17025 accredited laboratory.
- Basic knowledge of microbiological processes.
Responsibilities
- Assist with method development and validation.
- Perform microbiological sample analysis using proposed SOPs.
- Conduct quality control of bacterial culture media.
- Participate in laboratory staff meetings.
- Implement standard QMS protocols.
Skills
Interpersonal skills
Oral communication
Written communication
Attention to detail
Ability to work under pressure
Computer literate (MS Outlook, Word & Excel)
Education
National Diploma in Biotechnology/Microbiology or related field
Job description
Job Requirements
Qualification required
Minimum qualification of a National Diploma Biotechnology/Microbiology or related field.
Experience required
- A minimum of one (1) year relevant experience in an ISO 17025 accredited laboratory.
- Preparation of culture media.
- Sample analysis.
- Basic knowledge of microbiological processes.
- Adherence to good laboratory practice.
Method Validation
- Assist with method development and validation.
- Ensure that any changes are made to the methods if necessary.
- Ensure equipment maintenance and calibration.
- Participate in proficiency testing.
Quality Control
- Performs internal verification of equipment.
- Ensures that the accommodation and environmental conditions of the lab are controlled and recorded accordingly.
- Checking quality and suitability of bacterial culture media and reagents.
- Recording quality controls.
Technical processes - implementation
- Sample receival – LIMS.
- Prepare bacterial culture media, consumables and chemical solutions according to SOPs.
- Perform microbiological sample analysis using proposed SOPs.
- Conduct bacterial culture media and reagent verification.
- Equipment calibration (balances, pipettes).
- Conduct daily temperature checks.
- Perform quality control of bacterial culture media.
- Ensure that laboratory equipment is used within calibration period.
- Maintain a safe record control and filing certificates of analysis for all bacterial culture media and reagents used in the laboratory.
- Take part in proficiency testing and method validation.
Meetings
- Participate in laboratory staff meetings.
Implementation of QMS (ISO 17025)
- Implement standard QMS protocols.
- Consistent and correct application of analytical methods.
- Compliance to statutory requirements.
- Records all non-conformances observed for further investigation.
Communication, Advising and Reporting
- Comment and report timely on irregularities.
- Effective communication and reporting that leads to improved internal relationships and decisions.
- Ensures that all test results comply with the documented quality control criteria.
- Knowledge required:
- Implementation of the LIMS for traceability (added advantage).
- Technical processes of microbiology testing in a myriad of matrices.
- ISO 17025:2017.
- Skills required:
- Well-developed interpersonal skills.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Sound technical record keeping techniques.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Propensity to pay attention to detail.
- Computer literate – MS Outlook, Word & Excel.
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