Lead Microbiologist - GMP QC & QA, Flexible Hours

Esneft; Colchester; Hybrid; GBP 47,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

ESNEFT is seeking a Band 8a Quality Control Lead Microbiologist based at Colchester Hospital (with cross-site work to Ipswich). You will lead microbiological quality activities, oversee sterility and environmental monitoring, and ensure compliance with MHRA and licensing requirements.

The role requires strong leadership, advisory and investigative capabilities in a NHS setting. You will provide expert support on contamination control, risk assessment and CAPAs, while contributing to QA

Qualifications

• Band 8a level Quality Control Microbiologist lead.
• Expertise in GMP, MHRA requirements and pharmaceutical licences.
• Experience in sterility, environmental monitoring, contamination control.
• Leadership and mentoring of QC staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate microbiological quality activities within Pharmacy Technical Services, ensuring compliant operation of licensed manufacturing and preparation facilities.
• Oversee environmental monitoring programmes, analyse microbiological trends and manage contamination control systems.
• Act as releasing officer and provide expert microbiological quality advice maintaining MHRA guidance and governance.
• Support validation, qualification and continuous improvement projects, audits and staff development.

Job description

ESNEFT is seeking a Band 8a Quality Control Lead Microbiologist based at Colchester Hospital (with cross-site work to Ipswich). You will lead microbiological quality activities, oversee sterility and environmental monitoring, and ensure compliance with MHRA and licensing requirements.

The role requires strong leadership, advisory and investigative capabilities in a NHS setting. You will provide expert support on contamination control, risk assessment and CAPAs, while contributing to QA