Microbiology Technician

NBISA Recruitment; Durban; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

National Bioproducts Institute NPC invites applications for a Microbiology Technician to monitor the aseptic manufacturing environment and assist the Microbiological Sciences Department. The role requires participating in environmental monitoring, sampling and equipment operation in a GMP context.

The successful candidate will join a team focused on quality and regulatory compliance, with responsibilities spanning sample preparation, data reporting and adherence to SHE standards.

Qualifications

• 1 year microbiology laboratory experience required.
• Aseptic environment experience preferred.
• Pharmaceutical manufacturing exposure is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Environmental monitoring of the AFS and personnel per SOP.
• Accurate sampling of designated points in the manufacturing facility.
• Operate monitoring and lab equipment per SOPs; ensure cleaning, validation and calibration.
• Manage reagents and consumables for environmental monitoring.
• Follow SHE protocols and maintain good housekeeping.
• Support microbiology team with media prep, sample labelling, enumeration and reporting.

Skills

Attention to detail

GMP knowledge

Independent worker

Time management

Teamwork

Education

1 Year Microbiology Laboratory Experience

Experience in aseptic environments

Pharmaceutical environment experience (advantage)

Tools

MS Office

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.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced candidates.

• 1 Year Microbiology Laboratory Experience
• Experience working in aseptic environments would be preferred
• Experience working in pharmaceutical environment would be an added advantage

Duties & Responsibilities

Aseptic Filling Suite (AFS) Environmental Monitoring (EM)

• Undertake the environmental monitoring of the AFS and personnel in accordance to relevant Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)

Accurate sampling of designated sampling points in the Manufacturing facility

• To perform accurate sampling of other Manufacturing areas on site.

Operation of environmental monitoring and laboratory equipment

• To use facility equipment according to SOP’s while adhering to safety systems and processes and to ensure equipment are, cleaned, validated and calibrated prior use

Management of EM-related reagents and consumables

• To maintain sufficient stock and consumables for environmental monitoring
• To plan and organise work to meet changing priorities and deadlines by Pharmaceutical Manufacturing.

Observe SHE protocols and procedures and follow good Housekeeping practises.

• Practise good housekeeping and ensure the SHE policies, procedures and company standards are followed at all times

Microbiology Team support

• To assist with tasks that fall under the Microbiological Sciences umbrella such as microbiological media preparation; assigning and labelling identification numbers to samples; pure fluids sampling; microbial enumeration; preparing of samples for identification; report writing and communicate results that requires further investigation

Core Competencies

• Leading and Influencing Others
• Managing Relationships
• Personal Leadership
• Business Impact
• Planning and organizing
• Time Management
• Follow-up and teamwork
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Quality awareness
• Technical/Professional knowledge and proficiency
• Computer literacy especially MS office
• Understanding of GMP
• Sound knowledge of aseptic technique
• Ability to work independently