Team Lead & Senior Analyst Microbiology Laboratory at SGS

Job Description

Team Lead


Running the day to day operations of microbiology lab.
Test food products, non-food products, water and any other items which require microbial analysis in accordance to standard operating procedures, techniques, national, international and industry standards or clients guidelines.
Responsible for all lab technical issues, equipment utilization and reviewing processes to achieve the operational excellence to improve turnaround time and quality of service.
Efficient and cost-effective lab materials management and supply chain, to achieve the required TAT, accuracy of results with effective materials cost.
Train and supervise subordinate personnel emphasizing on the need for accuracy and reliability.
Ensure all activities are carried out in compliance with the laboratory's QA/QC system with an emphasis on ISO 17025 and ensure GLP compliance where applicable.
Ensure equipment is serviced, maintained and calibrated and reporting all deficiencies in an appropriate manner.
Ensure that adequate levels of consumables and reagent inventory are maintained to avoid downtime.
Ensure that the set turnaround time for every sample submitted is adhered to and that the clients' testing requirements are fully met including application of correct methods/standards.
Ensure health and safety measures are adhered to regarding general hygiene, sample testing, sample retention, disposal/destruction.
Coordinate annual and periodic stock take with all concerned stakeholders.


Qualifications

Experience


At least Five (5) years relevant laboratory testing experience in a multi-purpose ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accredited laboratory.
Must be a technical signatory with a national accreditation body for a minimum of 3 years with supervisory experience.
Good knowledge of ISO/IEC 17025:2017, HACCP, HSE standards, accreditation body requirement and have sound knowledge of laboratory instruments such as the incubators, ovens, autoclaves and biosafety cabinet.
Certified ISO/IEC 17025:2017 Internal auditor with demonstrated audit practice.
Proven ability to develop, verify and validate methods
Exposure in proficiency testing (PT) programs and non-conforming work management.


Competencies


Knowledge of laboratory functions and applications
Maintenance of accreditation status
Proficiency and substantial hands-on experience in modern Microbiology technique
Microsoft Office Suite skills and familiarity with Laboratory Information Management System
Work with minimum supervision
Experience of supervision of a team
Good communication skills both written and verbal
Good organizational skills and the ability to prioritize workload for self and team
Have sound knowledge of laboratory work particularly microbiological analysis
Satisfactory capability in application of the relevant testing protocol
Sound technical record keeping techniques
Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent leadership skills with the ability to motivate and inspire a team.
Exceptional organizational and multitasking abilities, with a keen eye for detail and a commitment to accuracy.
Keen problem-solving and critical-thinking skills, with a strong commitment to process improvement and efficiency.
Knowledge of microbiology hazardous waste, industrial hygiene, and/or environmental health standards