AssureCloud Microbiology Analyst Job Midrand area,South Africa,Pharmaceutical

Closing date: 17 February 2026

Purpose

The role of the Analyst in the testing laboratories is to plan the testing schedule and to conduct the testing of samples submitted to the laboratory so that work is completed within required turnaround times. This includes but is not limited to entering of results, equipment monitoring, conforming to and maintaining ISO
17025 quality system in the test laboratory and working effectively with the relevant business service units in order to achieve these objectives. As for all team members, the Analyst is expected to champion Assure Cloud’s promise, brand, standards and values.

Responsibilities

Performing analysis

Conduct simple and complex tests independently
Conduct trouble shooting

Verification of results

Responsible for the verification of results
Interpret data against known sources of information

Technical improvements

Improve laboratory efficiency

Adherence to turnaround times

Ensuring adherence to departmental TAT’s
Early warnings to direct supervisor of any delay on TAT

Instrument monitoring and maintenance

Oversee instrument operations
Responsible for the upkeep of laboratory instruments
Cleaning and disinfection of equipment
Notification to management of calibration and service requests

Organisational Health and Safety, and quality assurance

Ensure that all analysis and related tasks are performed in accordance with OHS and Quality Assurance Policies and Procedures
Implementation of quality TAT corrective actions for area of responsibility
Maintaining acceptable proficiency scores for work conducted

Cost management

Ensure correct stock levels are maintained effectively for testing

Training and Development

Ensure that laboratory required training courses are successfully completed
Identify and motivate additional training requests to line manager for approval

Client liaison

Ensure good working relationships with internal clients

General and Business Development

Undertake all activities as per the required standards, policies and procedures
Ensure compliance with the requirements of Assure Cloud’s Quality System, brand, methodology and contribute to the development thereof when required
Adhere to the delegation of authority as per company policy
Timely completion of all reporting requirements and responses to any team member as required
Ensure all expenses are recorded and reported accurately and timeously and within budget
Ensure all IT tools provided by the company are utilised effectively and as required by company policy and procedure
Ensure effectiveness in day-to-day operations, in an organised and coordinated fashion at all times.
Ensure that all company standards and policies are met
Wider involvement in Assure Cloud:
- Work collaboratively as part of Assure Cloud. This requires the incumbent to be decisive and thought provoking, while also accepting collective responsibility for decisions taken
- Support and promote the values and goals for Assure Cloud (as per Assure Cloud’s defined values) including good employer principles and practices and high standards of integrity, ethics and behaviour in all operations of the business
- Other duties as assigned by the company, within the Employee’s scope of work

Qualifications

National Diploma/Degree in Veterinary Technology, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Food Safety or Food Technology (Essential)

Experience

1 - 5 years relevant microbiology laboratory experience

Skills

Communication and technical skills
Ability to plan, prioritise and organise efficiently
Team player and conflict handling
Time management and results orientated
Critical thinking and problem solving
Be able to identify and scale problems to the line manager

Other

Preference will be given to Employee Equity candidates

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