Microbiologist

Dechra; Skipton; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

9-day fortnight

Free on-site parking

Discounted gym membership

Cycle to work scheme

Discount on pet food

Option to buy a week's holiday

8% Employer pension contribution

Job summary

A pharmaceutical manufacturing company in Skipton is seeking a Microbiologist to perform microbiological testing, ensuring the quality of products. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Microbiology or a related field and relevant knowledge in microbiological testing. The role offers a competitive salary, including various employee benefits such as a 9-day fortnight, gym discounts, and comprehensive wellbeing support.

Qualifications

• A degree in Microbiology, Biomedical Science or similar required.
• Knowledge of microbiological testing such as LAL, membrane filtration, bioburden, etc.
• Ideally relevant experience in a pharmaceutical GMP quality control laboratory.

Responsibilities

• Execute microbiological tests to guarantee product quality.
• Coordinate, prepare, and dispatch samples to external laboratories.
• Conduct analysis for process, product, cleaning and equipment validation studies.
• Ensure compliance with company safety and quality systems.

Skills

Microbiological testing knowledge

Strong work ethic

Education

Degree in Microbiology or Biomedical Science

Tools

Microscope

LAL testing

Membrane filtration

Job description

Overview

Join to apply for the Microbiologist role at Dechra.

Based at our Skipton, North Yorkshire manufacturing site. Please only apply if you live within a commuting distance of Skipton.

The Role

To perform microbiological testing and evaluating the results obtained in order to guarantee the quality of finished and intermediate products and the environment they are manufactured in.

• Execution of microbiological tests including (but not limited to) - Water testing (LAL & Membrane filtration), bioburden testing, environmental monitoring and dispersion testing using a microscope
• Coordination, preparation and dispatch of samples to external laboratories for analysis
• Meet established specifications and customer requirements
• Performing regular maintenance and minor repairs, keeping clean and calibrating equipment, materials and spaces
• Perform analysis for process, product, cleaning and equipment validation studies
• Conducting analysis for stability studies
• Carry out analysis for method transfers to or from other laboratories
• Checking and analysing data, documents, methods and procedures
• Conducting examinations as a result of Out-of-Specification results, deviations and other quality-related investigations
• Keeping in touch with relevant departments to ensure that all microbiological tests are performed on time
• Keeping inventory and orders of microbiological stock, consumer goods and parts of equipment
• Arranging the execution of external research, sending samples, processing reports and checking the progress of the work to be carried out
• Ensure both your own health and safety and that of others, ensure that all company safety and quality systems and relevant legislation are complied with
• Ensure that all waste is safely removed and is in line with business processes
• Stay abreast of developments in the field through training, reading of literature, documentation and the like

You

• A degree in Microbiology, Biomedical Science or similar
• Knowledge of microbiological testing such as LAL, membrane Filtration, bioburden, environmental monitoring, dispersion, use of a Microscope, gram staining, incubation of samples
• Ideally relevant experience in a pharmaceutical GMP quality control laboratory
• A strong work ethic

Reward

We also care deeply about you, you'll have full access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) which ensures you have confidential emotional, physical and financial wellbeing support 24/7/365. This ensures that you are well equipped to deal with life's many challenges.

• Competitive basic salary (discussed on our 1st chat)
• 9-day fortnight - every other Friday off
• Free on-site parking (free electric charging)
• Discounted Gym Membership
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discount on pet food
• Option to buy a week's holiday each year
• 8% Employer pension contribution

Here at Dechra we pride ourselves on being an inclusive employer and are proud of our diversity and work culture. Take a look at our website to view our truly embedded values.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Job details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Science
• Industries: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing