Quality Technician (Fixed Term)

River Bioscience; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

River Bioscience (Pty) Ltd invites applications for a fixed-term Quality Technician based at our Port Elizabeth Head Office. The role focuses on laboratory quality control testing, record-keeping, and supporting production and sample prep.

The ideal candidate is hands-on, meticulous, and capable of meeting deadlines in a busy lab. Requirements include a degree or diploma in Microbiology or related life science, practical lab experience with microbial methods, and proficiency in Excel/Outlook.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Microbiology or a related life science (essential).
• Practical laboratory experience and competence in microbial methods.
• Routine lab technique: microscopy and counting, dilutions and aseptic handling.
• Strong attention to detail and accurate record-keeping.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine laboratory quality control testing using microbial methods.
• Support laboratory production and sample preparation work.
• Record and report test results accurately and on time.
• Receive, log and store samples correctly.
• Maintain laboratory housekeeping, equipment logs and consumable stock.

Skills

Microbial methods

Microscopy

Aseptic technique

Record-keeping

Independent work

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Excel

Outlook

Education

Degree or diploma in Microbiology or a related life science

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

VACANCY: Quality Technician (Fixed Term)

River Bioscience (Pty) Ltd has an opportunity for a Quality Technician to join our team. This fixed term position is based at our Head Office in Port Elizabeth. This position plays a key role in laboratory quality control testing and record-keeping. The role is well suited to an individual who is hands-on, meticulous and comfortable working to deadlines in a laboratory environment.

Responsibilities:

• Carry out routine laboratory quality control testing using microbial methods.
• Support laboratory production and sample preparation work.
• Record and report test results accurately and on time.
• Receive, log and store samples correctly.
• Maintain laboratory housekeeping, equipment logs and consumable stock.

Requirements:

• Degree or diploma in Microbiology or a related life science (essential).
• Practical laboratory experience and competence in microbial methods.
• Routine lab technique: microscopy and counting, dilutions and aseptic handling.
• Strong attention to detail and accurate record-keeping.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Outlook.

River Bioscience (Pty) Ltd is an equal opportunity employer without regard to race, religion, colour, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, or any other status or condition protected by law.