Section Head, Microbiology Lab (Durban)

Scistaff; Durban; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Scistaff in Durban seeks a Section Head - Microbiology Laboratory to lead day-to-day microbiology and MAT laboratory activities, ensuring cGMP compliance and product quality.

The role requires a BSc in Microbiology or Biochemistry (MSc/PhD advantageous), at least 5 years in an analytical/microbiology lab with 2 years in supervision, and familiarity with GLP/cGMP; experience with LIMS, SAP and Minitab is a plus.

Qualifications

• BSc in Microbiology or Biochemistry; MSc/PhD advantageous.
• Minimum 5 years analytical/microbiology lab experience, 2 in supervision.
• Understanding of GLP or cGMP.

Responsibilities

• Ensure operational excellence in day-to-day Microbiological Sciences and MAT laboratory operations.
• Coordinate sampling, testing and reporting of results.
• Coordinate method development and validation of laboratory assays; maintain LIMS.

Skills

Supervisory experience

GLP

cGMP

MS Office

LIMS

SAP

Minitab

Education

BSc in Microbiology or Biochemistry

MSc or PhD advantageous

Tools

LIMS

SAP

Minitab

Job description

Scistaff in Durban seeks a Section Head - Microbiology Laboratory to lead day-to-day microbiology and MAT laboratory activities, ensuring cGMP compliance and product quality.

The role requires a BSc in Microbiology or Biochemistry (MSc/PhD advantageous), at least 5 years in an analytical/microbiology lab with 2 years in supervision, and familiarity with GLP/cGMP; experience with LIMS, SAP and Minitab is a plus.