Microbiology Analyst

SRG; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent staff benefits

Overtime paid

Job summary

SRG in Glasgow is seeking an experienced Microbiology Analyst to join a GMP-compliant environment supporting pharmaceutical manufacturing. You will perform environmental monitoring, microbial identification, sterility testing, and bioburden validation, ensuring accuracy and adherence to SOPs.

The role requires hands-on microbiology expertise in regulated settings, a science degree, and meticulous documentation.

Qualifications

• Hands-on microbiology experience within GMP-regulated environment.
• Degree in science (Biology or Microbiology) required.
• Strong documentation and regulatory understanding (GMP/ICH/COSHH).

Responsibilities

• Enumeration of microbial growth from environmental monitoring plates and samples.
• Environmental and product testing to support sterile manufacturing.
• Microbial identification via Gram stain and Vitek.
• Sampling and testing of process water (TVC, TOC, pH).
• Escalate deviations and ensure accurate documentation per SOPs.

Skills

GMP environment

Microbiology

Documentation

High-throughput work

Problem solving

Education

Science degree (Biology or Microbiology)

Tools

Gram stain

Vitek

Steritest

Endotoxin testing

Job description

Microbiology Analyst

Our client, a global contract research and manufacturing organisation supporting the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors, is looking for an experienced Microbiology Analyst to join their growing team in Glasgow.

This is an established GMP manufacturing site, and the business is entering an exciting growth phase - this role would suit someone who already has solid hands‑on microbiology experience in a regulated industry setting and is looking to bring that expertise into a fast‑paced, high‑throughput environment.

Please note: this role is aimed at candidates with proven GMP industry experience in a similar analyst position - it is not suitable for recent graduates or those without prior industry lab experience.

What you'll be doing:

• Enumeration of microbial growth from environmental monitoring plates and other microbial samples
• Microbial identification via Gram stain, spore stain and Vitek
• Sampling and testing of process water (TVC, TOC, pH)
• Environmental and product testing to support sterile IMP manufacture
• Particle count downloads and assessment
• 'At rest' environmental monitoring
• Gowning and training monitoring of cleanroom operators, including maintaining personal gown qualification
• Inspection and growth promotion of pre-prepared and PST media
• Equipment checks - airflow, temperature (incubators, fridges, freezers), calibration checks (pipettes, water baths, etc.)
• Escalating system failures/deviations to senior team members in line with SOPs
• Reporting OOS/atypical results to key personnel
• Cleanroom housekeeping and disinfectant efficacy testing
• Bioburden validation
• Completing and filing documentation in line with GMP requirements
• Product and water endotoxin testing (kinetic turbidometric method)
• Sterility testing and validation via membrane filtration (e.g. Steritest)

What we're looking for:

• Hands‑on microbiology experience within a GMP‑regulated environment is essential
• Degree (or equivalent) in a Science‑related discipline, ideally Biology or Microbiology
• Demonstrable practical microbiology skills and working knowledge of regulatory frameworks (GMP, ICH, COSHH)
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage a high‑throughput workload and adapt to shifting priorities without compromising quality
• Excellent documentation standards - legible, clear, and structured
• A \"right first time\" mindset

What's on offer:

• 8-hour shifts (including breaks), with paid overtime
• 5 hours per week, flexible between 8.30am-5.30pm, Monday to Friday
• Excellent staff benefits
• A supportive, hands‑on team environment within a business investing heavily in growth and development