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 around the world.

Job Description

SGS is looking for a Microbiologist to manage and grow the hygiene and microbiological sections of the laboratory and to ensure that tests are carried according to NATA and / or client specifications.

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

• Undertake routine preparation and analysis for environmental samples.
• Provide technical leadership and identify opportunities for obtaining optimum efficiency and productivity.
• Monitor and report on the progress of work performed.  Ensure the quality of data produced meets the standards of SGS’ quality policy, certification and stated data quality objectives.
• To assist with further developing microbiological testing for the business.
• Devise and perform developmental and validation work with new analytical methods and instrumentation to a level required to achieve NATA accreditation.
• Maintain and update skills, qualifications and knowledge through courses and on the job training to support improvement
• Assist management in promoting a safe working environment at all times.
• Perform other duties required to ensure the smooth running of the section and to ensure the expected outputs are performed within budget.
• To assist with microbiological related projects nationally if required.
• To assist in training and further developing staff in relation to microbiological services.
• Perform other duties as directed by the Laboratory Manager.

Qualifications

• BSc and postgraduate diploma of microbiology, or equivalent industry experience.
• Demonstrable commercial laboratory experience in environmental microbiology.
• Previous NATA signatory or delegated NATA signatory status
• Previous supervisory experience desirable.

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
SGS Australia supports a diverse workforce, we encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures – including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the LGBTQI+ community and people living with disability. Providing employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people is an important part of our SGS Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP). We truly believe the diversity among us will continue to foster a strong, innovative, and forward-thinking workplace.
SGS Australia acknowledges and pays respect to the past, present and future Traditional Custodians and Elders of this nation and the continuation of cultural, spiritual, and educational practices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.