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Global Environmental Lab (Pvt) Ltd is a leading testing and analytical laboratory committed to delivering quality, safety, and compliance services across environmental, food, and industrial sectors. We are looking for a qualified and detail-oriented Microbiologist to join our expanding laboratory team. The successful candidate will work under the supervision of the Head of Laboratory (or designee) and will be responsible for performing microbiological testing and quality control activities in accordance with approved laboratory procedures and ISO/IEC 17025 standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Microbiological Testing: Conduct routine and advanced microbiological analyses on drinking water, wastewater, food, food products, and packaging materials using approved laboratory methods.
- Testing & Techniques: Perform Total Plate Count (TPC), yeast and mould counts, total coliforms, *Escherichia coli*, *Salmonella*, and *Staphylococcus aureus* testing through membrane filtration, plating, enrichment, and confirmation techniques.
- Sample Integrity: Verify sample identification, assess condition and suitability, maintain traceability, ensure proper storage and holding times, and promptly report any unsuitable samples.
- Media & Reagents: Prepare, label, and store culture media, diluents, and reagents while maintaining sterility, batch logs, and expiry records.
- Equipment Management: Operate and maintain laboratory equipment such as incubators and autoclaves, perform scheduled monitoring checks, and report any faults immediately.
- Quality Control & Compliance: Implement required quality control measures, maintain authorized reference cultures, adhere to ISO/IEC 17025 guidelines, and actively participate in proficiency testing and audits.
- Data & Documentation: Accurately record observations, microbial counts, and test calculations; prepare results for technical review in compliance with quality management systems.
- Biosafety & Housekeeping: Follow strict aseptic techniques, ensure proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE), and manage biological waste disposal safely.
- Workflow Management: Plan testing schedules to meet turnaround times, monitor consumable stock levels, maintain client confidentiality, and support continuous professional development.
Required Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Microbiology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, or a related scientific discipline.
- Experience: Demonstrated hands-on laboratory experience in food, water, or environmental microbiology testing.
- Skills: Knowledge of ISO/IEC 17025 standards, Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), strong analytical abilities, and exceptional attention to detail.
- Communication: Proficient verbal and written communication skills in English and Urdu.
Compensation and Work Location
The position offers a monthly salary range of Rs24,000 to Rs85,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications. The role requires in-person attendance at the laboratory.
Interested candidates who meet the outlined criteria are encouraged to submit their updated resumes to the Human Resources department for consideration.
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