Microbiologist

Waymade PLC; Basildon; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Microbiologist to oversee laboratory operations and ensure timely testing. In this full-time role, you'll be responsible for maintaining high standards of quality and compliance with regulations. Your expertise in microbiology testing, attention to detail, and commitment to data integrity will be crucial as you contribute to the team. This position offers a chance to work in a supportive environment with opportunities for professional growth. If you're enthusiastic about making a difference in the pharmaceutical field, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in microbiological testing in a regulated environment.
• Strong IT skills with Microsoft Office applications.
• Knowledge of GMP and data integrity principles.

Responsibilities

• Manage microbiological laboratory operations and testing.
• Ensure compliance with cGMP and internal procedures.
• Record and analyze microbiological data accurately.

Skills

Microbiology Testing

Good Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Commitment and Enthusiasm

Data Integrity Knowledge

Education

GCSE in English, Maths, and Science

Degree in Chemistry, Biology, or Pharmacy

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

The Microbiologist will manage the Microbiological laboratory ensuring that any testing is performed in a timely manner. Ensuring that Microbiological lab is resourced and equipped.

Job Responsibilities

• Assisting QC Manager in ensuring the development and implementation of robust working practices within the laboratory environment.
• Organising routine activities of the micro lab to meet operational requirements.
• Performing laboratory tests to produce reliable and precise data/results.
• Provide quality metrics information and reports relating to the microbiological laboratory.
• Ensuring that all testing is performed in-line with the cGMP, HSE and internal procedures.
• Recording, analysing and interpreting of Microbiological data.
• Ensuring data is recorded accurately and in accordance with guidelines.
• Writing protocols and reports for microbiological testing where required.
• Work flexibly within the QC team to ensure all tasks completed in an appropriate timeframe.
• Experience of participating in self-inspections, Quality based investigations and root cause analyses.
• Keeping up to date with technical developments, especially those which can save time and improve reliability.
• Ensuring that data is recorded accurately and following the principles of Data integrity requirements.
• Adhere to health and safety standards.
• Experience in performing Quality based investigations, Out of specification (OOS) and out of trend investigations and to ascertain root cause for the failure.
• Maintaining operating standards for laboratory equipment.
• Ensuring the laboratory is well-stocked for performing the tests.
• Maintain laboratory and other associated areas in a presentable condition ready to be audited at any time.
• Carrying out routine tasks accurately and following strict methodologies to carry out analyses.
• Ensure Key Performance Indicators (KPI) are established and maintained.
• Maintaining the Microbiological procedures in-line with the pharmacopeial and MA requirements.
• To adhere to the principles of and where possible look to improve the Data integrity within the QC lab.
• Other duties as assigned.

Your Experience & Skills

• Having worked in a similar Pharma, FMCG or highly regulatory production environment, you’ll be able to demonstrate:
• Previous experience in microbiology testing.
• Good communication skills both oral and written.
• IT literate in Microsoft Software Packages, particularly Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• A professional standard at all times.
• Punctuality, politeness and courteousness to others at all times.
• Adhere to the Company’s policies and procedures at all times.
• Clear, accurate and concise record keeping.
• Commitment, enthusiasm and passion.
• You’ll need to be educated to GCSE standard (A-C equivalent) in English, Maths and Science; and ideally have a Degree in Chemistry, Biology or Pharmacy.
• Data integrity and GMP knowledge.
• Understanding and commitment to good housekeeping.
• Flexibility and willingness to assist.
• Ways to continually improve current work activity.
• Working experience assisting within a Pharmaceutical Company in a similar role.
• Previous experience assisting with self inspections and regulatory inspections.
• Good working knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice, Standard Operating Procedures, Health and Safety Regulations and MHRA guidelines.
• Good working knowledge of pharmacy market and products.

Personal Qualities

• Enthusiastic and highly motivated.
• Positive attitude and flexible approach to work.
• Reliable and punctual.
• Able to integrate well as part of a team.

Hours and working arrangements:

• This is a permanent role, and full time (37.5hrs per week). Your daily hours (7.5) will be worked alongside the full Lab team, from 9am until 5.30pm Monday to Friday.
• There are occasionally opportunities for overtime during busy periods.
• Given the nature of the role, you’ll be working on-site.

Next Steps

• If this sounds like the right role for you, then we welcome your application.

We endeavour to reply and feedback to all applications; however, when a popular role becomes available, it’s not always possible, so if you have not heard from us within 30 days please assume that we couldn’t take your application further on this occasion.

We are committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our employees to be truly representative of all sections of society, and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best.

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Job Ref: 2024-006

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