Question
Full-time
2-5

Marine Microbiologist

2/16/2026

The role involves processing and analyzing laboratory samples for various marine organisms and microbiological contaminants according to approved protocols. Responsibilities also include preparing necessary reagents, maintaining lab equipment, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards like ISO 17025.

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

10,001+ employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

No

About The Company
SGS is the world’s leading Testing, Inspection and Certification company. We operate a network of over 2,500 laboratories and business facilities across 115 countries, supported by a team of over 100,000 dedicated professionals. With more than 145 years of service excellence, we combine the precision and accuracy that define Swiss companies to help organizations achieve the highest standards of quality, compliance and sustainability. Our brand promise – when you need to be sure – underscores our commitment to trust, integrity and reliability, enabling businesses to thrive with confidence. We proudly deliver our expert services through the SGS name and a portfolio of trusted specialized brands, including Applied Technical Services, Brightsight, Bluesign and Nutrasource. SGS is publicly traded on the SIX Swiss Exchange under the ticker symbol SGSN (ISIN CH1256740924, Reuters SGSN.S, Bloomberg SGSN SW).
About the Role

Company Description

SGS is the world’s leading Testing, Inspection and Certification company. We operate a network of over 2,500 laboratories and business facilities across 115 countries, supported by a team of 99,500 dedicated professionals. With over 145 years of service excellence, we combine the precision and accuracy that define Swiss companies to help organizations achieve the highest standards of quality, compliance and sustainability.

Job Description

  • Process and analyse samples in the laboratory for phytoplankton, zooplankton, legionella, and microbiological analyses as assigned by the Lab Manager/ section in-charge.
  • Prepare and store of the media and other reagents required for the analysis.
  • Identify and classify marine organisms.
  • Perform the daily/ weekly/ monthly checks as assigned by the Lab Manager/ section in-charge.
  • Perform sample collection and tasks in accordance with approved methodologies, testing protocols, and analytical procedures.
  • Operate, maintain, and properly store lab and marine equipment and sample inventories.
  • Perform media efficacy check, standardization & sterility check as assigned by the section in-charge/ Lab Manager.
  • Perform internal calibration and verification of instruments as instructed by the Lab Manager/ section in-charge.
  • Maintain the cleanliness of the Lab at all times. Monitor contamination and implement corrective actions.
  • Maintain ISO/ IEC 17025, local government requirements, GLP and other relevant Laboratory safety standards.
  • Responsible for reporting the failure samples to the section in-charge on immediate basis.
  • Perform verification/ validation study as assigned by the Lab Manager / section in-charge.

 

Qualifications

  • Ideal candidate should have minimum B.Sc. degree in Microbiology or Marine Biology or relevant discipline
  • Atleast 3 years of experience in Marine Microbiology
  • Familiar with ISO 17025 standard and procedures
Key Skills
Phytoplankton AnalysisZooplankton AnalysisLegionella AnalysisMicrobiological AnalysisMarine Organism IdentificationMarine Organism ClassificationMedia PreparationReagent PreparationInstrument CalibrationInstrument VerificationContamination MonitoringCorrective ActionsSample CollectionGLPISO 17025
Categories
Science & ResearchEnvironmental & Sustainability
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