Laboratory Microbiologist at PZ Cussons

About the Job

We are PZ Cussons. Our purpose is For everyone, for life, for good.

Sustainability and the wellbeing of people, families and communities everywhere are at the heart of everything that we do.

Since our founding in 1884, we have been creating products to delight, care for and nourish consumers. Across our core categories of Hygiene, Baby and Beauty, our trusted and well-loved brands include Carex, Cussons Baby, Sanctuary Spa and St. Tropez.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance of daily calibration record of relevant microbiological equipment.
• Periodic validation of relevant microbiological equipment.
• Microbiological assessment of site raw water, process water and cooling tower based on schedule.
• Environmental monitoring and sanitization/aerial fumigation of Personal Care Factory based on agreed schedule.
• Microbiological assessment of relevant raw materials, packaging materials and finished products.
• Sanitization of machines and other equipment based on agreed schedule.
• System release of finished products requiring microbial clearance in the absence of the laboratory supervisor.
• Maintain clean and updated record of calibration of relevant equipment.
• Maintain clean and updated record of validation of relevant equipment.
• Maintain clean and updated record of site water, process water and cooling water microbial results.
• Maintain clean and updated record of RM, PM and FG microbial results.
• Maintain clean and updated record of machines and other equipment sanitization results.
• Ensure system release of FG during weekends and whenever laboratory supervisor is not around.

Qualifications

HND / BSC in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology/Microbiology, or Science Laboratory Technology (SLT)

Required Experience

• Very good computer skills (especially Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Access packages)
• 2–3 years experience
• Strong communication skills
• Good knowledge of scientific principles, microbiology, and biology, with a solid understanding of current scientific literature
• Expertise in quality control aspects of microbiological testing, including statistics and protocols
• Understanding of growth and reproduction factors of pathogens and other microorganisms, and how they affect cosmetics and other consumable items
• Very good with handling numbers and figures
• Ability to quickly identify improvement opportunities
• Good time management skills
• Good interpersonal skills