Microbiologist FTC X2 at Adcock Ingram

Key Job Outputs:

• To perform microbiological testing on raw material, intermediates, final product, purified water and cleaning validation samples
• To perform environmental studies in the factory
• To perform tests accurately and carefully to ensure minimum down-time
• To perform Media preparation, Sterility check and Growth Promotion Tests for media used for testing
• To perform QC checks on cultures, maintenance of cultures and perform microbial identification when necessary
• To ensure that safety, GLP and housekeeping practices are adhered to in the micro-laboratory
• To ensure that instruments are operated and maintained in line with the necessary procedures and practices
• To ensure that wastage is minimised and/or prevented
• To assist with sampling of purified water for microbiological testing
• To assist with writing and/or revising procedures (SOPs, Test Protocols and Test reports and any other work assigned by the Microbiology Manager
• To participate in SHE, cGMP and all other compliance-related matters, where applicable

Requirements

• National Diploma in Microbiology or a BSc degree in Microbiology and/or Biotechnology or equivalent
• 1 or more years pharmaceutical micro-laboratory
• Broad knowledge of GMP regulations and Good Laboratory Practices
• Computer literacy especially MS Office
• Experience in operating micro-laboratory equipment