Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, January 17, 2023 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Microbiologist
Key duties & responsibilities
• Performs microbiology tests on all finished products, line samples and raw materials as per established sampling plans.
• Receiving, sampling and timely analysis of Raw materials requiring Mibio testing.
• Weekly physical, chemical and microbial analysis of processing water.
• Performs and share monthly Environmental microbial analysis of the processing zone
• Performs microbiological tests on manufacturing equipment during validations and after every Cleaning &; Disinfection activity.
• Preparation of the monthly, quarterly and annual test report carried in the microbiology lab.
• Performs SAP transactions i.e., release of goods under quality inspection, maintenance of Inspection Plans.
• Performs Mibio lab analysis according to defined SOPs, Test Methods and Inspection plans to ensure accuracy of test results.
• Ensures that Mibio laboratory productivity and turnaround goals are met through timely completion and review of laboratory testing.
• Ensures proper storage and maintenance of all Mibio laboratory records.
• Continual improvement process ensuring routine process zone and inventory audit comply with good manufacturing practices.
• Drives factory hygiene conformance by assessing risks based on Micro Risk Assessment (MRA) analogy, performing weekly hygiene audit and follow up on team to ensure closure of all identified gaps.
• Drives stock control and purchase requisition for consumables in Mibio lab.
• Audit manufacturing plant for hygiene, cleaning, and other micro related compliance gaps and generate monthly reports
• Troubleshoot and contribute to process improvements in the manufacturing environment to maintain and improve contamination control

Minimum Requirements:
• A graduate with a Degree/Diploma in Microbiology or Applied Biology.
• 3-5 Years’ experience in Quality Control/assurance processes.
• Basic computer skills.
• Successfully pass a background check and functional capacity evaluation.

Skills & Competencies:
• Accuracy and attention to details.
• Taking Initiative and willing to work with minimal supervision
• Recognizes and resolves problems quickly and efficiently – proactive nature.
• The ability to set up and follow simple work plans.
• Good communication skills.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
If you are qualified and up to the challenge, please apply by sending an email, with your CV attached in word format, to vacancies@stratostaff.co.ke with the subject Microbiologist by 5p.m. Friday, 20th January 2023.
Kindly attach your CV in word format.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

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