Microbiologist

GSK; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consumer health company in Cape Town is seeking an experienced Microbiologist to join their Quality Control team. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and at least 2 years of experience in a pharmaceutical environment. This role involves performing microbiological testing and environmental monitoring to ensure product safety and compliance with regulatory standards. Join us to help improve everyday health for billions of people.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in a pharmaceutical microbiology or QC lab environment.
• Strong knowledge of GMP, GLP, and pharmacopeial standards.
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine microbiological testing of raw materials and finished products.
• Perform environmental monitoring of cleanrooms and utilities.
• Ensure proper calibration and operation of laboratory equipment.

Skills

Laboratory Experience

Aseptic Technique

Microbiology

Quality Control

GLP

Education

Bachelor's degree in Microbiology or related field

Job description

Hello. Were Haleon. A new world-leading consumer health company. Shaped by all who join us. Together were improving everyday health for billions of people. By growing and innovating our global portfolio of category-leading brands including Sensodyne Panadol Advil Voltaren Theraflu Otrivin and Centrum through a unique combination of deep human understanding and trusted science. Whats more were achieving it in a company that were in control an environment that were co-creating. And a culture thats uniquely ours. Care to join us. It isnt a question.

With category leading brands such as Sensodyne Voltaren and Centrum built on trusted science and human understanding and combined with our passion knowledge and expertise were uniquely placed to do this and to grow a strong successful business.

This is an exciting time to join us and help shape the future. Its an opportunity to be part of something special.

About the role

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Microbiologist to join our Quality Control team. The successful candidate will be responsible for performing microbiological testing and environmental monitoring to ensure compliance with cGMP standards and regulatory requirements. This role supports the production of safe sterile and high-quality pharmaceutical products.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct routine microbiological testing of raw materials in-process samples and finished products (e.g. bioburden sterility).
• Perform environmental monitoring of cleanrooms utilities (RO water testing compressed air) and personnel.
• Prepare and maintain microbial cultures media and reagents.
• Investigate and document microbiological deviations out-of-specification (OOS) results and contamination events.
• Support method development validation and transfer activities.
• Maintain accurate and compliant laboratory records in accordance with GMP and regulatory standards.
• Participate in internal and external audits providing microbiological expertise and documentation.
• Ensure proper calibration maintenance and operation of laboratory equipment.
• Adhere to all safety and biosafety protocols in the laboratory.
• Train and mentor junior microbiology staff as needed.
• Continuous Improvement Projects and Simplification Projects.

Qualifications and skills

Essential

Bachelors degree or higher in Microbiology Biotechnology or a related life sciences field.

2 years of experience in a pharmaceutical microbiology or QC lab environment.

Strong knowledge of GMP GLP and pharmacopeial standards (USP EP JP).

Experience with aseptic techniques cleanroom behavior and contamination control.

Familiarity with SLIMS and electronic documentation systems is a plus.

Excellent attention to detail organizational and communication skills.

Preferred

Experience with manufacturing environments.

Knowledge of rapid microbiological methods (RMM).

Understanding of risk-based approaches to microbiological quality.

Males will be given preference due to the inherent occupational requirements of the role.

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Diversity Equity and Inclusion

At Haleon we embrace our diverse workforce by creating an inclusive environment that celebrates our unique perspectives generates curiosity to create unmatched understanding of each other and promotes fair and equitable outcomes for everyone.

Were striving to create a climate where we celebrate our diversity in all forms by treating each other with respect listening to different viewpoints supporting our communities and creating a workplace where your authentic self belongs and thrives.

We believe in an agile working culture for all our roles. If flexibility is important to you we encourage you to explore with our hiring team what the opportunities are.

Care to join us. Find out what life at Haleon is really like Haleon we embrace our diverse workforce by creating an inclusive environment that celebrates our unique perspectives generates curiosity to create unmatched understanding of each other and promotes fair and equitable outcomes for everyone. Were striving to create a climate where we celebrate our diversity in all forms by treating each other with respect listening to different viewpoints supporting our communities and creating a workplace where your authentic self belongs and thrives. We believe in an agile working culture for all our roles. If flexibility is important to you we encourage you to explore with our hiring team what the opportunities are.

As you apply we will ask you to share some personal information which is entirely voluntary. We want to have an opportunity to consider a diverse pool of qualified candidates and this information will assist us in meeting that objective and in understanding how well we are doing against our inclusion and diversity ambitions. We would really appreciate it if you could take a few moments to complete it. Rest assured Hiring Managers do not have access to this information and we will treat your information confidentially.

Haleon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race color national origin religion sex pregnancy marital status sexual orientation gender identity / expression age disability genetic information military service covered / protected veteran status or any other federal state or local protected class.

Accommodation Requests

If you require a reasonable accommodation or other assistance to apply for a job at Haleon at any stage of the application process please let your recruiter know by providing them with a description of specific accommodations you are requesting. Well provide all reasonable accommodations to support you throughout the recruitment process and treat all information you provide us in confidence.

Key Skills

Laboratory Experience,Aseptic Technique,Virology,Clinical Laboratory Experience,FDA Regulations,Laboratory Procedures,PCR,Microbiology,Quality Control,GLP,cGMP,Laboratory Information Management Systems

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1