Decontamination & Sterilization Specialist — Hybrid (Pretoria)

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 400,000 - 700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Training on proprietary equipment

State-of-the-art facilities access

Safety and compliance culture

Job summary

Placements24 in Pretoria, Gauteng, seeks a highly skilled Specialized Decontamination Specialist to ensure safety and sterility in sensitive laboratories and clean rooms. The role demands meticulous attention to detail and a strong commitment to safety.

You will perform decontamination and sterilization using chemical disinfection, autoclaving, fumigation, and UV-C, handle hazardous materials, and develop plans aligned with biosafety standards while collaborating with scientists and safety

Qualifications

• Proven experience in specialized decontamination, sterilization, or hazardous material handling.
• In-depth understanding of biosafety levels (BSLs), containment principles, and aseptic techniques.
• Demonstrated expertise in handling a variety of hazardous agents, including biological, chemical, and radiological materials.

Responsibilities

• Execute decontamination and sterilization procedures for laboratory equipment, workspaces, and infrastructure.
• Utilize chemical disinfection, autoclaving, fumigation, and UV-C irradiation as required.
• Handle hazardous materials and biological, chemical, and radiological agents with strict safety protocols.

Skills

Decontamination protocols

Hazardous materials handling

Sterilization techniques

Tools

Vaporized hydrogen peroxide systems

HEPA filtration

Autoclaves

Job description

Placements24 in Pretoria, Gauteng, seeks a highly skilled Specialized Decontamination Specialist to ensure safety and sterility in sensitive laboratories and clean rooms. The role demands meticulous attention to detail and a strong commitment to safety.

You will perform decontamination and sterilization using chemical disinfection, autoclaving, fumigation, and UV-C, handle hazardous materials, and develop plans aligned with biosafety standards while collaborating with scientists and safety