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Société Générale de Surveillance

Testing, inspection, and certification services globally

Laboratory Analyst - Microbiology

Life Sciences ResearchConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeBogotá, Bogota, ColombiaCOP2.8M /moIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Professional qualification in Microbiology.
  • At least 1 year of experience in food, water, or environmental microbiology laboratories.
  • Experience preparing culture media, performing serial dilutions, and applying microbiological enumeration techniques.
  • Knowledge of analyses for indicator microorganisms and foodborne pathogens of interest.
  • Ability to perform inoculation and plate-counting techniques.
  • Knowledge of methods for enumerating Pseudomonas spp., mesophilic aerobes, coliforms, molds, and yeasts.
  • Knowledge of ISO standards applicable to food microbiology.
  • Ability to use selective and differential media for bacterial isolation.
  • Ability to operate laboratory equipment including autoclaves, incubators, biosafety cabinets, balances, and pH meters.
  • Knowledge of Good Laboratory Practices.
  • Knowledge of metrological assurance and result traceability.
  • Technical or technologist-level secondary education in food or a similar field is also listed in the additional information.
  • Six months of experience is also listed in the additional information.
  • Experience receiving samples.
  • Experience sending work to and monitoring subcontractors.

Responsibilities

  • Plan, coordinate, and supervise the laboratory’s technical, operational, and administrative activities to ensure timely and reliable analyses, compliance with regulatory and accreditation requirements, and satisfaction of internal and external clients.
  • Coordinate daily laboratory activities and manage the allocation of technical and human resources.
  • Ensure microbiological tests are conducted according to standardized methods, internal procedures, and applicable regulatory requirements.
  • Ensure compliance with quality requirements under ISO/IEC 17025 and other applicable standards.
  • Oversee staff technical competency through ongoing training, instruction, and evaluation.
  • Manage validation, verification, and implementation of analytical methods.
  • Review and approve results, test reports, and technical documentation.
  • Coordinate internal quality-control programs, proficiency testing, and investigations of nonconformities.
  • Manage equipment, supplies, reagents, and materials needed for laboratory operations.
  • Participate in internal, external, and accreditation audits, implementing corrective and improvement actions as appropriate.
  • Track laboratory performance, productivity, quality, and profitability indicators.
  • Ensure compliance with safety, biosafety, occupational health, and environmental protection policies.

Desired Qualifications

  • Additional training in laboratory management systems under ISO/IEC 17025 is desirable.

About the Company

Société Générale de Surveillance

Testing, inspection, and certification services globally

SGS provides testing, inspection, and certification services to help clients meet regulations, ensure quality and safety, and gain market access. It runs laboratory testing, on-site inspections, and certification against standards, often with training and consulting, across a wide range of industries. The services rely on a global network of laboratories and offices that deliver localized solutions with global expertise. What sets SGS apart is its large global footprint and its emphasis on quality, integrity, risk mitigation, and sustainability, enabling it to serve a diverse set of customers from small businesses to multinationals. The company's goal is to help customers comply with regulations, improve product quality and safety, reduce risk, and boost productivity across markets.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Geneva, Switzerland
Founded
1878

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