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Julphar Pharmaceuticals PLC Job Vacancy Announcement

Julphar Pharmaceuticals PLC, a joint venture between Gulf Pharmaceuticals Industries (Julphar) U.A.E and MEDTECH Ethiopia, is dedicated to manufacturing life-saving drugs for both the local Ethiopian market and export. We are seeking ambitious, committed, and high-potential candidates to join our team and contribute to improving the quality of life for our customers.

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Junior Microbiologist

Reporting to: Microbiology Section Head
Employment Type: Permanent
Place of Assignment: Addis Ababa – Gerji Mebrathail/Jackros
Salary: As per the Company Scale
Posting Date: July 18, 2025
Closing Date: July 25, 2025

Job Summary/Main Purpose:

Under the direct supervision of the microbiology section head, the Junior Microbiologist prepares media, sterilizes equipment, samples finished products, raw materials, excipients, and water for further analysis as per approved written procedures. They also conduct environmental monitoring tests, decontaminate used utensils, and ensure environmentally responsible disposal.

Main Responsibilities:

Collects and stores samples of raw materials, finished products, stability study products, and water in sterile containers with aseptic precautions according to SOPs.
Prepares bacteriological culture media and sample containers in accordance with SOPs for microbiological tests.
Performs sterilization of media, glassware, equipment, and utensils.
Carries out environmental monitoring of airborne microbial count, surface analysis, and microbiological hand tests of production rooms and microbiological laboratories.
In consultation with the microbiology section head, receives incoming notices and plans sampling.
Maintains the working environment’s hygiene and cleanliness.
Follows the laboratory’s safety rules and regulations.
Performs verification and maintains records of all laboratory instruments requiring regular verification.
Assists senior analysts with sample preparation for microbiological testing.
Decontaminates discarded culture containers, equipment, and utensils.
Follows procedures for disposing of media and cultures after decontaminating in an environmentally friendly manner.
Participates in the investigation of microbiological test failures (OOS) to determine the root cause.
Participates in product and process validation by collecting samples and conducting necessary tests.
Ensures that laboratory instruments and equipment are turned off before leaving the laboratory and/or when not in use.
Reports any damage to glassware, equipment, or instruments to the Microbiology section head.
Submits microbiological test results to the head of the microbiology section for review or approval.
Performs other related duties as assigned by the Microbiology section head.