Job Description
Recruiter:
Phakisa Holdings
Job Ref:
JHB /Louis
Date posted:
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Location:
Durban, South Africa
SUMMARY:
Seeking a Microbiologist Lab Assistant on a 6-month contract position in Durban, KwaZulu Natal.
POSITION INFO:
Job Title: Microbiologist Lab Assistant
Report to: Operations
Seniority Level: Mid-Career yrs exp)
Type: 6-Months
Role Summary
The Microbiologist will conduct various microbiological tasks across both Fungi and Inoculants laboratories. The incumbent will be responsible for communicating daily activities to the Senior Microbiologist and Quality Manager to ensure the timely release of results and the smooth execution of routine laboratory operations.
Key Responsibilities
Media Preparation
Housekeeping
Quality Control Testing
General Duties
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Turnaround times for testing
Accurate record of routine stock takes to inform procurement
Timeous updating...
Phakisa Holdings
Job Ref:
JHB /Louis
Date posted:
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Location:
Durban, South Africa
SUMMARY:
Seeking a Microbiologist Lab Assistant on a 6-month contract position in Durban, KwaZulu Natal.
POSITION INFO:
Job Title: Microbiologist Lab Assistant
Report to: Operations
Seniority Level: Mid-Career yrs exp)
Type: 6-Months
Role Summary
The Microbiologist will conduct various microbiological tasks across both Fungi and Inoculants laboratories. The incumbent will be responsible for communicating daily activities to the Senior Microbiologist and Quality Manager to ensure the timely release of results and the smooth execution of routine laboratory operations.
Key Responsibilities
Media Preparation
Housekeeping
Quality Control Testing
General Duties
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Turnaround times for testing
Accurate record of routine stock takes to inform procurement
Timeous updating...
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