Microbiology Analyst Midrand

SafetySA; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading safety solutions company in Midrand is seeking an Analyst to join their testing laboratories. The successful candidate will plan and conduct testing of samples, ensuring quality adherence and timely results. You must possess a relevant diploma or degree, with 1 to 5 years of microbiology lab experience. Key responsibilities include instrumentation oversight, maintaining safety and quality standards, and strong client relationships. Ideal for a candidate eager to enhance laboratory efficiency and support team operations.

Qualifications

• National Diploma/Degree in relevant fields is essential.
• 1 - 5 years of relevant microbiology laboratory experience.
• Strong communication and technical skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct simple and complex tests independently.
• Responsible for verification of results.
• Oversee instrument operations and maintenance.
• Ensure compliance with OHS and Quality Assurance Policies.
• Maintain good relationships with internal clients.

Skills

Communication and technical skills

Ability to plan, prioritise and organise efficiently

Team player and conflict handling

Time management and results orientated

Critical thinking and problem solving

Identifying and scaling problems to line manager

Education

National Diploma/Degree in Veterinary Technology, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Food Safety or Food Technology

Job description

Closing date: 17 February 2026

Purpose

The role of the Analyst in the testing laboratories is to plan the testing schedule and to conduct the testing of samples submitted to the laboratory so that work is completed within required turnaround times. This includes but is not limited to entering of results, equipment monitoring, conforming to and maintaining ISO17025 quality system in the test laboratory and working effectively with the relevant business service units in order to achieve these objectives. As for all team members, the Analyst is expected to champion AssureCloud’s promise, brand, standards and values.

Responsibilities

1. Performing analysis
   • Conduct simple and complex tests independently
   • Conduct trouble shooting
2. Verification of results
   • Responsible for the verification of results
   • Interpret data against known sources of information
3. Technical improvements
   • Improve laboratory efficiency
4. Adherence to turnaround times
   • Ensuring adherence to departmental TAT’s
   • Early warnings to direct supervisor of any delay on TAT
5. Instrument monitoring and maintenance
   • Oversee instrument operations
   • Responsible for the upkeep of laboratory instruments
   • Cleaning and disinfection of equipment
   • Notification to management of calibration and service requests
6. Organisational Health and Safety, and quality assurance
   • Ensure that all analysis and related tasks are performed in accordance with OHS and Quality Assurance Policies and Procedures
   • Implementation of quality TAT corrective actions for area of responsibility
   • Maintaining acceptable proficiency scores for work conducted
7. Cost management
   • Ensure correct stock levels are maintained effectively for testing
8. Training and Development
   • Ensure that laboratory required training courses are successfully completed
   • Identify and motivate additional training requests to line manager for approval
9. Client liaison
   • Ensure good working relationships with internal clients
10. General and Business Development
    • Undertake all activities as per the required standards, policies and procedures
    • Ensure compliance with the requirements of AssureCloud’s Quality System, brand, methodology and contribute to the development thereof when required
    • Adhere to the delegation of authority as per company policy
    • Timely completion of all reporting requirements and responses to any team member as required
    • Ensure all expenses are recorded and reported accurately and timeously and within budget
    • Ensure all IT tools provided by the company are utilised effectively and as required by company policy and procedure
    • Ensure effectiveness in day-to-day operations, in an organised and coordinated fashion at all times.
    • Ensure that all company standards and policies are met
    • Wider involvement in AssureCloud:
      • Work collaboratively as part of AssureCloud. This requires the incumbent to be decisive and thought provoking, while also accepting collective responsibility for decisions taken
      • Support and promote the values and goals for AssureCloud (as per AssureCloud’s defined values) including good employer principles and practices and high standards of integrity, ethics and behaviour in all operations of the business
      • Other duties as assigned by the company, within the Employee’s scope of work

Qualifications

• National Diploma/Degree in Veterinary Technology, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Food Safety or Food Technology (Essential)

Experience

• 1 - 5 years relevant microbiology laboratory experience

Skills

• Communication and technical skills
• Ability to plan, prioritise and organise efficiently
• Team player and conflict handling
• Time management and results orientated
• Critical thinking and problem solving
• Be able to identify and scale problems to the line manager

Other

• Preference will be given to Employee Equity candidates