Q.C Microbiologist Career Opportunity in Kenya

Due to first and sustainable growth our client, a pharmaceutical manufacturing company requires a suitable candidates to fill in the following position.

Position Title: Q.C Microbiologist

Department: Quality Control

Classification: Quality Control Staff

Position Reports To: Quality Control Manager

Position Purpose:

To outline the key areas of responsibilities of the personnel in order to ensure result oriented undertaking in the department.

Key Responsibilities and Tasks

Maintain proper records and documents in the microbiology laboratory.Update of the standard operating procedure of the microbiology section under the guidance of Quality control managerCarry out routine microbial testing of all incoming natural raw materials and finished products.Perform challenge test for the preservatives used in the finished products and have proper documentation of the same.Ensure that daily, monthly calibration of microbiology instruments and equipments are done promptly and proper documents kept in place.Perform sub-culturing of the live mother cultures periodically in accordance with the operation policies.Maintain proper inventory of the instruments and equipments of microbiology section.Responsible for environmental monitoring in the factory in accordance with the policy procedures.Carry out disinfectants activity evaluation to help avoid microbial resistant in the premises and recommend appropriate disinfectant rotational schedule for the premises.Responsible for daily calibration of pH meter and analytical balances in the chemical laboratory.Be involved in new methods development and validation of processes as per validation policy.Responsible for effluent analysis and proper reporting of the results and ensuring compliance to the regulatory authority standards.Responsible for microbial and chemical analysis of purified water for pharmaceutical use.Reports are and timely for authorization of further processing or release of finished products.Effective implementation of quality department policies and procedures in accordance with established principles, standards and regulatory requirements.Safeguarding and preserving company assets.Routine microbiological work is done effectively and efficiently.Maintain existence of positive working relations in quality control personnel.Qualification Required

Education/Certification: Diploma or higher diploma microbiology related field

Required Knowledge: knowledge of good laboratory practices and procedures.

Experienced Required:

Broad based knowledge of the pharmaceutical Quality control/assurance practicesHand on experience in micro biology laboratoryExcellent team-work skillsMeeting of tight schedulesAble to organize, coordinate and direct projects.Excellent interpersonal skills.To apply for this position send your resume to recruitment@workforceassociates.net.

On the subject line indicate Q.C MICROBIOLOGIST

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