Microbiology Technician

Neptune; Durban; On-site; ZAR 190,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

National Bioproducts Institute NPC in Durban is seeking a Microbiology Technician to perform environmental monitoring of the pharmaceutical manufacturing environment, including the aseptic filling suite, and to assist the Microbiological Sciences Department with routine tasks.

The successful candidate will work an 8 hour shift rostered between 00:00 – 08:00, Monday to Friday, and may be required to work overtime, weekends, and public holidays as needed. Reliable transport is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in environmental monitoring of pharmaceutical manufacturing environments.
• Familiarity with aseptic filling suites is desirable.
• Willingness to work shifts and overtime as required.

Responsibilities

• Perform environmental monitoring of the pharmaceutical manufacturing environment, including the aseptic filling suite.
• Assist Microbiological Sciences Department with routine tasks.

Skills

Environmental monitoring

Aseptic techniques

Teamwork

Job description

Guided by its purpose to provide products for patients to alleviate pain and suffering and improve their quality of life, NBI’s vision is to be the leading African manufacturer and supplier of quality therapeutic proteins and diagnostic products.

National Bioproducts Institute NPC has a vacancy for the role of Microbiology Technician. The successful incumbent will be responsible for:

To perform environmental monitoring of the pharmaceutical manufacturing environment, including the aseptic filling suite, and to perform routine tasks to assist the Microbiological Sciences Department.

Specific Operational Requirements

• The successful candidate will be required to work an 8 hour shift as rostered between 00:00 – 08:00, Monday to Friday.
• Candidate must have access to reliable transport.
• May be required to work overtime to meet the business needs.
• Must be prepared to work shifts/weekends/public holidays when needed.

Microbiology Technician Durban, ZA