Manufacturing Sciences Scientist - Microbiology

Oxoid Remel Microbiology; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxoid Remel Microbiology in Basingstoke is seeking a scientist to work on laboratory investigations of technical projects, including Quality Notifications, batch failures, and CAPAs. The role covers culture media support and manufacturing processes for DCM, raw materials, FDS, Fill products, and media prepared in other sites.

You will conduct investigations, plan and manage your own project work, collaborate across departments, and communicate findings with senior staff.

Qualifications

• Degree (or equivalent) in microbiology or related subject; 0–2 years in a microbiology lab.
• Experience with Oxoid products is beneficial but not essential.
• Ability to handle class 2 (and 3) microorganisms and hazardous chemicals safely.

Responsibilities

• Investigate Quality Notifications, Incidents/CAPAs and supplier validation.
• Carry out small projects within agreed schedules.
• Collaborate with other departments to resolve technical issues.
• Plan and manage own work within projects, with supervision from senior staff.
• Handle multiple projects and adapt to changing priorities.
• Communicate findings from investigations and propose further actions.
• Prepare detailed technical reports to support incidents/change control.
• Role involves practical lab work and basic project management duties.
• Perform laboratory work and basic project management duties.

Skills

Project planning

Team collaboration

Scientific reporting

Adaptability

Laboratory work

Education

Microbiology degree

Job description

Oxoid Remel Microbiology in Basingstoke is seeking a scientist to work on laboratory investigations of technical projects, including Quality Notifications, batch failures, and CAPAs. The role covers culture media support and manufacturing processes for DCM, raw materials, FDS, Fill products, and media prepared in other sites.

You will conduct investigations, plan and manage your own project work, collaborate across departments, and communicate findings with senior staff.