Junior Microbiologist

Join Bureau Veritas and take the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the world through your career. As a Junior Microbiologist, you will contribute to guaranteeing quality, ensuring health and safety, mitigating risks, improving performance, and supporting environmental protection and social responsibility. This role is part of an inclusive, flexible, and diverse organization where you can thrive professionally while helping to shape a world of trust.

Key Responsibilities

- Perform microbiological testing on water, food, environmental samples, swabs, and raw materials, ensuring accuracy and compliance with established procedures.
- Prepare culture media, maintain detailed records, complete worksheets, and generate testing reports with precision.
- Utilize laboratory equipment properly and manage waste disposal according to safety guidelines.
- Support laboratory accreditation efforts, particularly ISO/IEC 17025 standards, and adhere to Good Laboratory Practices (GLP).
- Participate actively in proficiency testing and inter-laboratory comparisons to maintain high-quality standards.
- Ensure timely completion of all testing activities and reporting, maintaining confidentiality and integrity of customer samples and results.
- Assist in meeting laboratory productivity goals and turnaround time targets.
- Demonstrate strong self-management by working independently, meeting deadlines, and maintaining attention to detail.
- Collaborate effectively within the team and communicate professionally with colleagues and stakeholders.
- Handle customer samples with care, ensuring traceability and supporting prompt and accurate delivery of test results.
- Respond positively to internal and external customer requirements, contributing to high customer satisfaction through quality service.
- Comply fully with all health, safety, and environmental (HSE) policies, procedures, and legal requirements.
- Maintain a clean and hazard-free work environment, promptly reporting any safety concerns or incidents.
- Participate in HSE investigations and contribute to risk mitigation efforts.
- Take personal responsibility for your own health and safety and that of others in the workplace.

Required Qualifications

- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Microbiology.
- Specialized knowledge in food testing.
- Training in Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) and a basic understanding of ISO/IEC 17025 standards.
- Technical expertise in microbiological testing of food and water, media preparation, record keeping, and use of laboratory equipment.
- Experience of up to one year in microbiological testing, preferably fresh graduates or those with limited experience.

Preferred Qualifications and Development Opportunities

- Commitment to continual learning and professional development through technical and HSE training programs.
- Opportunity to enhance knowledge of ISO 17025, GLP, and laboratory best practices through on-the-job training and participation in proficiency assessments.
- Performance will be monitored based on key indicators such as timely sample testing, accuracy and quality of results, compliance with standards, and active participation in proficiency testing.
- Supervision and mentorship will be provided by the Laboratory Manager/Technical Manager to support your growth and success in the role.

This position offers a platform to build technical expertise in a supportive environment while contributing to quality assurance and safety in the food and environmental testing sectors. If you are detail-oriented, eager to learn, and passionate about microbiology, this role provides an excellent foundation for your career advancement.