Assistant Executive Microbiologist At Frank Management Consult Ltd

Principal Accountabilities
Risk assessment for the laboratory and production areas
Conduct root cause analysis
Laboratory inventory management
Record keeping and documentation
Good laboratory practices

Key Tasks and Responsibilities
Implement and evaluate the effectiveness and document actions to ensure sustainability of good manufacturing practices as per ISO 22716 and Food Safety Management Systems (FSMS) in accordance with ISO 22000 and ISO TS 22002-1
Collect samples aseptically when required
Environmental monitoring for air, water and surface cleanliness to ensure compliance to cleaning and sanitization
Microbial analysis including pathogen testing as per test methods and ISO standards
Ensure daily cleaning and sanitization of the floor, surfaces and apparatus in the laboratory
Adhere to stipulated samples turnaround times
Prepare culture media for analysis
Ensure safe disposal of laboratory wastes and keep records for the same
Maintain up to date records of laboratory activities
Filing, archiving and retrieval of laboratory related documents and records
Receive and register samples in the laboratory
Maintain an inventory of laboratory consumables including reagents, media and PPEs
Reading , interpretation of results and data analysis
Continuously carry out risk analysis for continuous improvement
Skillfully operate and maintain laboratory equipment

Key Skills
Excellent communication skills
Good analytical skills
Problem solving and critical thinking
Proficient in the use of Microsoft office
Food safety and cosmetics GMP standards and regulations
HACCP principles
Keen to detail

Qualifications/Experience
Degree in Microbiology or applied biology
At least 1 year hands on experience preferably in an ISO 17025 Laboratory