Junior Microbiologist

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1. Position Details

1.1. Position Junior Microbiologist

1.2. Office / Department AFC

1.3. Reporting to Anser Rasheed

1.4. Key Working Relationship Field & Lab

2. Minimum Required Qualifications

2.1. Specialty Food Testing

2.2. Education Bachelor’s / master’s degree in microbiology

2.3. Training GLP, Basic knowledge of ISO/IEC 17025

2.4. Technical knowledge Microbiological testing of food & water, media preparation, record keeping, worksheets & testing reports, basic knowledge of use of lab equipment & waste disposal.

2.5. Experience Fresh/ 1 year experience in testing.

3. Responsibilities / Authorities / Accountabilities

3.1. Primary Functions Microbiological testing of water, food, environment samples, swabs and raw materials.

3.2. Technical Expertise Microbiological testing of food & water, media preparation, record keeping, worksheets & testing reports, basic knowledge of use of lab equipment & waste disposal, Understanding of ISO 17025 and GLP. Participate in proficiency testing/inter-lab comparison.

3.3. Business Requirements

• Ensure timely completion of testing activities and reporting.
• Maintain confidentiality and integrity of customer samples and test results.
• Support laboratory accreditation requirements (ISO 17025) and quality objectives.
• Assist in achieving laboratory productivity and turnaround time (TAT) targets.

3.4. Self Management

• Demonstrate willingness to learn and develop technical competencies.
• Maintain accuracy, attention to detail, and good laboratory practices.
• Work effectively as part of a team and communicate professionally.
• Manage assigned tasks independently and meet deadlines.

3.5. Customer Focus

• Handle customer samples with care and maintain traceability.
• Support timely and accurate delivery of test results.
• Respond positively to internal and external customer requirements.
• Contribute to maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction through quality service.

3.6. HSE Requirements

• Comply at all times with all applicable legal requirements, BV HSE Policies, procedures and practices.
• Maintain personal work areas tidy and hazard free and report any deviation/fault/hazard immediately to the location manager/line manager/HSE Representative
• Report immediately to HSE Representative any newly identified hazard and participate in devising suitable operational control to eliminate/minimize the pertinent risk.
• Report immediately to HSE Representative any HSE incident and cooperate in investigation
• Reporting all incidents and taking action whenever they see an unsafe act or condition
• Take care of your own health and safety and that of people who may be affected by what you do (or do not do).
• Co-operate with others on health and safety, and not interfere with, or misuse, anything provided for your health, safety or welfare.

4. Performance Monitoring

4.1. Continual Development

• Complete required technical and HSE trainings.
• Participate in proficiency testing and competency assessments.
• Develop knowledge of ISO 17025, GLP, and laboratory best practices.
• Continuously improve technical skills through on-the-job training.

4.2. KPI’s

• Sample testing completed within agreed turnaround time (TAT).
• Accuracy and quality of testing results.
• Compliance with ISO 17025, GLP, and laboratory procedures.
• Zero major non-conformities attributable to the position.
• Timely completion of records, worksheets, and test reports.
• Participation in proficiency testing with satisfactory performance.

4.3. Monitored By Laboratory Manager / Technical Manager (Mr. Anser Rasheed)