AssureCloud Microbiology Analyst, Durban at SafetySA

Responsibilities:
Performing analysis

• Conduct simple and complex tests independently
• Conduct trouble shooting

Verification of results

• Responsible for the verification of results
• Interpret data against known sources of information

Technical improvements 

• Improve laboratory efficiency

Adherence to turnaround times

• Ensuring adherence to departmental TAT’s
• Early warnings to direct supervisor of any delay on TAT

Instrument monitoring and maintenance

• Oversee instrument operations
• Responsible for the upkeep of laboratory instruments
• Cleaning and disinfection of equipment
• Notification to management of calibration and service requests

Organizational Health and Safety, and quality assurance

• Ensure that all analysis and related tasks are performed in accordance with OHS and Quality Assurance Policies and Procedures
• Implementation of quality TAT corrective actions for area of responsibility
• Maintaining acceptable proficiency scores for work conducted

Cost management

• Ensure correct stock levels are maintained effectively for testing

Training and Development

• Ensure that laboratory required training courses are successfully completed
• Identify and motivate additional training requests to line manager for approval

Client liaison

• Ensure good working relationships with internal clients

General and Business Development

• Undertake all activities as per the required standards, policies and procedures
• Ensure compliance with the requirements of AssureCloud’s Quality System, brand, methodology and contribute to the development thereof when required
• Adhere to the delegation of authority as per company policy
• Timely completion of all reporting requirements and responses to any team member as required
• Ensure all expenses are recorded and reported accurately and timeously and within budget
• Ensure all IT tools provided by the company are utilized effectively and as required by company policy and procedure
• Ensure effectiveness in day-to-day operations, in an organized and coordinated fashion at all times.
• Ensure that all company standards and policies are met
• Wider involvement in AssureCloud:
• Work collaboratively as part of AssureCloud. This requires the incumbent to be decisive and thought provoking, while also accepting collective responsibility for decisions taken
• Support and promote the values and goals for AssureCloud (as per AssureCloud’s defined values) including good employer principles and practices and high standards of integrity, ethics and behaviour in all operations of the business
• Other duties as assigned by the company, within the Employee’s scope of work

Requirements

Qualifications:

• National Diploma or Degree in Microbiology, Biotechnology, or Food Technology.
• Additional certifications in ISO 17025, GLP, or SANAS-accredited microbiology courses (advantageous).

Experience:

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a microbiology laboratory, preferably in food safety testing.
• Experience with LIMS and sample registration processes (advantageous).
• Proven track record of working within ISO 17025 accredited environments.

Closing date: 23 March 2026