Microbiologist at Greentech Industries Limited

Job Description

• Ensure that the work environment is always cleared and tided (swab work bench with isopropanol) either before, during, or after work exercise.
• Responsible for decontaminating, and proper washing of used instruments (including the glassware i.e. Petri dishes, pipette, and beaker) with ethanol, soap, and water and sterilizing of plates.
• Ensure plates and equipment are properly sterilized before needed.
• During production, the analyst is responsible for the collection and proper labeling of samples (starch, in-process slurry, water) at intervals as required.
• Responsible for all microbial analysis and interpretation of the microbial results of samples tested.
• Responsible for proper documentation of microbial results obtained and transfer of microbial results to general result record as at when due.
• Assist with monitoring of quality during production when there is nothing to be done in the microbial laboratory.
• Ensure microbiological equipment and instruments are properly taken care of and well maintained, also ensure to report abnormalities associated with equipment to the appropriate personnel.
• Ensure monitor cleaning –in-place when being carried out and ensure proper documentation in the CIP record.
• Ensure to take swabs before and after CIP for microbial analysis. Also, ensure to take swabs for pathogen monitoring test and cleaning validation test when required.
• Ensure that personnel’s personal hygiene is of high level and document properly as at when required.

Requirements

• HND / B.Sc. in Microbiology from a reputable institution.
• 2-5 years of working experience.
• Good team player and resourceful in project completion.
• Flexibility in learning new skills and techniques.
• Ability to pay attention to details.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Efficient leadership and interpersonal skills.