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Microbiology Senior Coordinator NGO Job OAF
NGO Jobs. One Acre Fund Jobs
About the Role
One Acre Fund is looking for a Microbiology Coordinator to help us build and run our brand-new food testing lab. You will make sure our food is safe for customers and help our farmers by ensuring their products meet high-quality standards. You will report to the Laboratory Specialist and lead a small team of 1 to 2 people.
Key Responsibilities
Pathogen Detection & Analytical Excellence
- Find Dangerous Microorganisms and Pathogens: utilising Microbiological methods, PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) and ELISA (Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay) platforms to detect microorganisms like Salmonella and Listeria.
- Check Food Freshness: Test for yeast, mold, and other signs to see how long food stays fresh.
- Verify Methods: Make sure our testing methods follow technical standards such as ISO/IEC 17025 and we get the testing results right every time. You are expected to be a real expert in microbiological testing methods and practice.
Factory Hygiene & Cleaning Checks
- Surface Swabs: Wipe down factory floors and machines to prove they are truly clean and sterile.
- Air & Water Testing: Test the air in packaging rooms and the water used to wash food to make sure no germs are hiding there.
Laboratory Care & Safety
- Prepare Testing Materials: Mix and sterilize the “media” (germ food) used for tests and make sure it works correctly.
- Machine Maintenance: Look after lab equipment like incubators and autoclaves to keep them working perfectly.
- Keep it Sterile: Follow strict “clean” rules to make sure no one gets sick in the lab and samples don’t get mixed up.
Traceability & Chain of Custody
- Track Everything: Keep a clear list of every sample from the moment it arrives until it is disposed
- Report Problems: If a test shows a problem, note this down immediately and tell the manager.
Qualifications
- 3+ years working in a microbiology lab (Food Industry is best).
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Microbiology or Food Science.
- You know how to use PCR/ELISA machines and how to grow and test germs safely.
- You understand how to keep a lab safe and how to clean lab tools properly.
- You can manage 1–2 staff members and plan the daily work
- You can explain science in simple words and write good reports.
- You are great at following a plan and keeping track of details.
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