Microbiology Supervisor at Bureau Veritas

M&L Laboratory Services (Pty) Ltd (part of the Bureau Veritas Group of Companies) is recruiting a Microbiology Supervisor based at the Operations in Ormonde to assist with managing all business lines related to Micro and Food.

Minimum Requirements

• A tertiary qualification - BSc or a Diploma in Microbiology, Biotechnology or similar.
• Minimum of 3 to 5 years Laboratory experience.
• Technical signatory and/or Technical qualified
• Job Specification

Main Responsibilities

• Must be fully aware of the policies and practices of the company as specified in the current Quality Management Manuals.
• Ensure that the department performs all its tests timeously and accurately.
• Ensure that all products are tested and analyses in accordance with instructions, international and/or client prescribed methods.
• To maintain a healthy and safe working environment including good housekeeping and proper waste disposal.
• Ensure adherence to the Company PPE Policy (wear and use protective clothing and safety items issued). 
• Ensure the smooth operation of the laboratory daily.
• To conduct housekeeping inspections of premises.
• To interpret the results as necessary and offer corrective action.
• Co-ordinate relevant proficiency testing schemes.
• Attend meetings on and off site.
• To initiate and supervise the testing of various products for evaluation and ensure continuous monitoring of GLP.
• To conduct out of specification (OOS), C.A.R.S, investigations.
• To conduct quality control tests on laboratory equipment.
• Ensure that instruments are calibrated and maintained according to requirements and Annual Programmed and that record thereof are kept up to date.
• Ensure to meet/monitor the requirements of ISO/IEC 17025, MCC, PIC’s, GLP and SAHPRA in applicable areas.
• To ensure Training Sessions are attended and performed according to Training Schedules.
• Must know methods to be able to assess method performance of staff.
• Must be knowledgeable and competent in calculation checking.
• Must be knowledgeable and competent to check calibrations, certificates plus reports.
• Must be able to interpret analytical and proficiency data results.
• To maintain the confidentiality of all customer information.
   

Key Behaviour

• Ethics
• Strong analytical skills
• Attention to detail
• Good communication skills
• Time management skills
• Flexibility 
• Positive attitude
   

Key Skills

• To submit all results obtained during any work performed to the Operational Manager.
• To submit consumable purchasing requisitions as required for business continuation.
• To arrange with customers for the supply of products for testing and analysis.
• To deputise for the Operational Manager as and when required to do so.
• Supervisor all laboratory tasks.
• Must sign of Certificate of Analysis COA.
• Duties of a technical signatory.