Lead Microbiologist II – GMP/GLP Lab Expert

SGS; Swineshead; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Job summary

SGS is seeking a Microbiologist II to conduct a range of microbiology analyses and to act as study director, ensuring all work complies with GMP/GLP/ISO and client specifications.

The role includes training incoming staff, participating in SOP/protocol approvals, and maintaining thorough documentation in notebooks and LIMS. Requires a Bachelor's degree in Microbiology and 5+ years in a regulated lab.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a regulated commercial lab environment.
• Experience with sterility testing (USP71).
• Thorough knowledge of scientific principles.
• Maintains orderly work area.

Responsibilities

• Conducts analyses of samples according to USP, EP ASTM, AOAC, FDA, EPA, or client procedures.
• Prepares media and reagents for microbiological analyses.
• Schedules analyses to meet deadlines and ensure thorough testing.
• Practices aseptic techniques and lab disinfection per SOPs.
• Maintains accurate records following SOPs and CGMP.
• Mentors and trains new microbiologists as needed.
• Documents activities in accordance with cGMP.

Skills

5+ years of experience

Sterility testing

Recordkeeping

Mentoring staff

Education

Bachelor's degree in Microbiology or related sciences

Job description

SGS is seeking a Microbiologist II to conduct a range of microbiology analyses and to act as study director, ensuring all work complies with GMP/GLP/ISO and client specifications.

The role includes training incoming staff, participating in SOP/protocol approvals, and maintaining thorough documentation in notebooks and LIMS. Requires a Bachelor's degree in Microbiology and 5+ years in a regulated lab.