Sterility Assurance Microbiologist: Environmental Monitoring

Placements24; Soweto; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid and retirement fund

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Pharmaceutical Microbiologist to ensure sterility and microbial safety of products in Soweto, Gauteng. The role focuses on testing, environmental monitoring, and sterility assurance within a GMP/GLP framework.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years in pharmaceutical microbiology, hands-on experience with plate counts, filtration, and ID techniques, and strong aseptic skills. Join a dynamic pharma team dedicated to patient safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Microbiology or related life science field required.
• Minimum of 4 years in pharmaceutical microbiology focusing on sterility and environment.
• Hands-on experience with plate counts, filtration, and ID techniques.
• Knowledge of GMP, GLP and ISO standards for pharma manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Perform microbiological testing of materials, in-process and finished products.
• Conduct environmental monitoring of manufacturing areas and personnel.
• Identify microbial isolates and validate test methods and equipment.
• Investigate OOS/OOT results and ensure sterility assurance compliance.
• Maintain records, prepare reports, and stay updated with regulatory trends.

Skills

Microbiology

GMP/GLP

Environmental monitoring

Sterility testing

Aseptic technique

Lab safety

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Microbiology

Tools

Plate counts

Membrane filtration

Microbial identification

Sterility testing methods (USP/EP)

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Pharmaceutical Microbiologist to ensure sterility and microbial safety of products in Soweto, Gauteng. The role focuses on testing, environmental monitoring, and sterility assurance within a GMP/GLP framework.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years in pharmaceutical microbiology, hands-on experience with plate counts, filtration, and ID techniques, and strong aseptic skills. Join a dynamic pharma team dedicated to patient safety and quality.