R&D Microbiologist - Microbial Phosphate Solubilization - Delmas

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  • Delmas, Mpumalanga
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 6 days ago
Minimum requirements for the role:
  • A BSc hons degree in microbiology or biotechnology or related is essential for this role.
  • Previous experience having worked in a microbiology laboratory within any industry is preferred for this role.
  • Previous experience having worked in research and development (R&D) microbiology focused on investigating microorganisms and their applications in various fields.
  • The successful candidate must know how to do serial dilutions and be able to operate a microscope.
  • Strong analytical ability and ability to interpret results.
  • The person must be organised and results driven.
  • The person must have good communication and be able to work in a team.
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
  • Handling all microbiological functions on new and existing applications for the local and international market.
  • Researching into mode of action, production, and formulation of microbial phosphate solubilizing inoculants.
  • Isolating and screening of various microorganisms for their potential to solubilize phosphates.
  • Handling growth medium optimization for selected phosphate solubilizing isolates.
  • Improving shelf life of phosphate solubilizing inoculants.
  • Screening formulated inoculants to determine reduction in viability over time.
  • Producing inoculants through liquid fermentation (laboratory scale).
  • Assisting in upscaling fermentation technologies to commercial volumes.
  • Conducting ongoing improvements of fermentation processes, growth medium and product formulation.
  • Conducting quality control of incoming and on-site produced phosphate solubilizing inoculants according to approved procedures per product specification.
  • Testing efficacy of inoculants through pot trials and assisting with trial protocol setup for field trials as well as testing compatibility of produced inoculants with other agriculture products.
  • Determining survival rate of inoculants on seed and improving on survival.
  • Maintaining GLP, GMP and GDP in the microbiology laboratory and production facility.
  • Interpreting results and generate accurate, analytical and microbiological reports according to specified methods and procedures.
  • Keeping up to date with scientific and research developments into phosphate solubilizing inoculants.
  • Preparing and updating Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
  • Maintaining and preserving all cultures according to standard operating procedures.
Salary package, including benefits, is highly negotiable depending on experience gained.

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