Loise Mwangi

1.Perform material and finished product microbiological testing to ensure quality of the final product before release according to SOPs. 2.Accurately, timely and according to Good Documentation Practices document results in the microbiology lab results forms and Master Batch Records. 3.Sample and perform microbiological analysis of water to ensure microbiological control of the water systems. 4Maintain and review microbiological SOPs, reports and forms. Keep all documents under neat and safe conditions. 5.Prepare, control through inventory and Growth Promotion Tests culture media in the lab. 6.Prepare, control and standardize reagent usage in the lab. 7.Monitor stock levels of culture media, reagents, glassware and other lab consumables to avoid stock outs. 8.Participate in environmental monitoring through swab, ambient air and compressed air testing and trending of data. 9.Carry out testing of detergents and disinfectants. Maintain reference cultures. 10.Carry out Preservative Efficacy Tests according to the stability programme. 11.Report to the Microbiologist any results deviating from the set specifications or limits and participate in laboratory investigations. 12.Maintain safety and 5 principles within the microbiology lab environment. 13.Carry out calibration checks and routine maintenance on all microbiology lab equipment and instruments.

✓Media preparation for microbiological analysis ✓Analysis for microbiological content in the raw and processed Milk products ✓Reading cultures for the presence and absence of microbial growth ✓Performing total plate count, isolation and identification of suspected pathogens ✓Analyzing the chemical content of milk and milk products. ✓Grading the milk at the point of receipt. ✓Sampling the milk at the various stages of processing. ✓Testing the detergents concentrations before the cleaning processing. ✓Participating in the analysis of returned products. ✓Analyzing and interpreting the laboratory results and advising the relevant departments. ✓ Handling customer complaints pertaining quality matter

✓Sample collection and processing. ✓Preparation of media(solid and liquid) ✓ Specimen processing including decontamination and culturing. ✓Gram staining and Biochemical testing. ✓Antimicrobial susceptibility testing, diffusion and MIC's ( minimum inhibitory co concentrations ✓Biosafety ( Handling infectious materials ✓Monitoring lab resources and informing relevant staff on the replenishment ✓Standardising, calibration and carrying out Preventive Maintenance and basic trouble shooting on laboratory equipments and instruments. ✓Managing and disposing of waste in line with laid down guidelines including segregation and use of specified waste disposal facilities.