PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

The Microbiologist has responsibility to provide the delivery of scheduled and ad hoc sampling and analysis to verify the effectiveness of the cleaning and hygiene standards in the production environment.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Performs microbiological analysis and controls raw materials, packaging materials, processes, intermediate and finished products as required
• Records test results in specific forms and reports and prepares statistics on the results of microbiological analysis
• Prepares laboratory reagents, culture media and materials microbiological samples
• Accurately applies microbiological methods for process control, raw materials, auxiliary materials and finished product
• Knows and controls the microbiological quality standards for raw materials and finished products, and the conditions for their proper storage
• Attends microbiological validation programs for products, equipment and their corresponding processes
• In conjunction with the microbiology supervisor and production supervisors takes corrective action / preventive action where deviations from microbiological standards or trends out of these rules, and in case of any deviations from the rules of hygiene and cleaning
• Collaborates with technician on hand to isolate, mark and record nonconforming product or product suspected of being inconsistent microbiologically
• Works closely with the microbiology supervisor and achieves results outside the specifications alert thresholds
• Participates in continuous improvement projects

Essential Criteria:

• Knowledge of specific processes in the food industry
• Higher education in an appropriate field biology / biochemistry
• Minimum 2-3 years’ experience in microbiological laboratory
• Knowledge of and ability to implement relevant health and safety and environmental legislation
• PC literate
• English – written and spoken to an intermediate level
• Ability to work on own initiative, with good planning and organizational skills

Desirable Criteria:

• Experience as a clinician, microbiologist in the production of beverage
• 1 years as a microbiologist / laboratory; know the specifics of microbiology of soft drinks, juices and water
• Ability to identify problems and microbiological methods for solving them.
• Understanding of SAP systems