Microbiologist

Oman Investment Authority

2) Main Tasks & Accountabilities:

General Responsibilities

Microbiological testing

• Examine chemical or biological samples to identify cell structures or to locate bacteria or extraneous material, using a microscope
• Examine characteristics or behavior of living organisms
• Analyze chemical compounds or substances

Preparing sample

• Prepare or incubate slides with cell cultures
• Prepare biological samples for testing or analysis

Support product development

• Mix, blend, or cultivate ingredients to make reagents or to manufacture food or beverage products
• Prepare compounds or solutions for products or testing

Health, Hygiene and safety

• Design, document and help implement hygiene programs and ensure compliance with good manufacturing practices (GMP's)
• Ensure HACCP / ISO compliance
• Conduct audits for workplace hygiene to ensure compliance
• Implement training programs to create awareness about the importance of hygiene in dairy operations
• Address complaints from consumers
• Handle complaints or enquiries from customers on food hygiene matters forwarded by the hygiene specialist

Teamwork

• Support in developing, organizing, and administering training for HACCP and hygiene, and food safety topics
• Effective communication within and outside the team
• Create a supportive environment for the team members
• Contribute to the team, letting others know information that may be useful or important
• Help to create a fun, supportive work environment

People management and reporting responsibilities

• Liaison with management and other line managers (as part of cross function team) for implementing company quality policy and procedures
• Conduct scheduled and adhoc hygiene meetings.
• Produce end of month hygiene report highlighting concerns if any
• Ensure tasks are understood by the team members, and performed responsibly and diligently
• Help others in the team if needed; Support relief staff in their duties

3) Main Contacts and Working Relationships

Internal: All Department Heads and Line Managers.

External: Stakeholders, customers, agencies etc.

5) Work Experience

• Experience of 3 years in a similar position; Experience in dairy plant preferred
• Knowledge of chemistry/microbiology
• Familiarity with all applicable equipment and perform quality inspections on all related items
• Familiarity with and working knowledge of documentation required for quality testing and control procedures
• Being able to resolve technical issues

Job Specific Skills

Testing and development

Critical thinking and complex problem-solving skills

Knowledge of industry safety practices

Generic Skills

Must be alert, strive for accuracy, and have ability to exercise independent thinking and judgment, be a self- motivator, and attention to detail

Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability

Integrity, discretion and loyalty

6) Position Location

To be based in Al Suninah and travelling to all depots in Oman