Microbiologist

**Company Description**
We are SGS - the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.

Searching for a Microbiologist to be responsible for all aspects of the Microbiological testing conducted in the Notting Hill Water Laboratory. This includes performing routine and non routine analyses, trouble shooting, method validation/development and staff training to deliver quality and timely laboratory results.

Working closely with Microbiology Supervisor and Water Lab Operations Manager, you are required to ensure the requirements of ISO17025 and SGS OH&S systems are met, and to lead the technical and process improvement projects. As a senior member of the team, you are also required to ensure the team is work together effectively and efficiently.

Other key responsibilities in this role will include but are not limited to:

- Monitor and report on the progress of work performed. Ensure the quality of data produced meets the standards of SGS quality policy.
- Act as a NATA signatory
- Prepare reports, and provide support to Microbiology Supervisor
- Carry out project work, technical trouble shooting as directed by the lab management.
- Conduct method validations for ISO17025 accreditation.
- Communicate effectively with clients to ensure a high degree of customer satisfaction

**Qualifications**
- Appropriate tertiary qualification science (Microbiology)
- Theoretical and Practical Understanding of microbiological principles
- Senior laboratory experience in microbiology 3-5 years.
- Flexibility with working hours and tasks

**Additional Information**

**WHY WORK FOR SGS?**

Working at SGS means joining an innovative, Global company. Here are some of the benefits to working for SGS.
- As a company, we have embraced the shift to flexible work
- Sustainability is embedded in our culture and the way we do business
- Paid parental leave
- Paid time for volunteering day and blood donations
- Corporate health & wellbeing offers
- Ongoing learning & development
- Career development opportunities (Nationally and Globally)
- SGS Rewards: Our employee benefits platform with access to retail and online discounts and cashback

**COME TO WORK AND BE 100% YOU**

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