Julphar Pharmaceuticals PLC is a joint venture between Gulf Pharmaceuticals Industries (Julphar) U.A.E and MEDTECH Ethiopia, which is involved in the manufacturing of LIFE SAVING Drugs for the local Ethiopian market use as well as for export. Julphar is looking for new candidates with big ambitions, potentials and commitment to improve the quality of life for our end customers. 

Job information and Candidate specification

Position Title : Junior Microbiologist                                               

Reporting to    : Microbiology section head

Job Summary/Main Purpose

Under the direct supervision of the microbiology section head, he/she prepares media, sterilizes equipment, samples finished products, raw materials, excipients, and water for further analysis as per approved written procedure, conducts environmental monitoring tests, and decontaminates used utensils and discards with the highest environmental protection from contamination.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Under the guidance of microbiology section head, The Junior Microbiologist shall carry out the following duties:

• Collects and stores samples of raw materials, finished product, stability study product, and water in sterile containers with aseptic precautions according to the sampling SOP until the required test is performed on them.

• Prepares bacteriological culture media and sample containers in accordance with standard operating procedures (SOP) for use in microbiological tests.

• Performs sterilization of media, glass-wares, equipment’s and utensils

• Carried out of 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 notice and plans sampling.

• Maintain the working environment's hygiene and cleanliness.

• Follow the laboratory's safety rules and regulations.

  • Verification, as well as keeping a record of all laboratory instruments that require regular verification.

  • Assists senior analysts with sample preparation for microbiological testing.

  • Decontaminates discarded culture containers, equipment, and utensils.

  • Following procedures, disposes of media and cultures after decontaminating as needed in an environmentally friendly manner.

  • Participate in the investigation of microbiological test failures (OOS) to determine the root cause of all test failures.

  • 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.

  • Report any damage to glassware, equipment, or instruments to the Microbiology section head.

  • Submit 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.

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 Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Biology and Zero year of work experience 

Skills required:

• Good interpersonal skill

• Excellent Communication skill and team work

• Proactive and commitment for outcome

How to Apply

Application Guide

Interested applicants who meet the above requirements are requested to submit their CVs and Credential in a single Pdf Format through julpharethiopia@gmail.com until July 25, 2025