Microbiology Technician

Ethypharm; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Ethypharm, a leading pharmaceutical company, is seeking a Microbiology Technician to ensure compliance with GMP standards by performing microbiological tests and environmental monitoring. Ideal candidates should have A levels in Microbiology or equivalent, alongside a keen attention to detail and strong communication skills.

Benefits

Salary increase through performance-based system

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Eligible for Company business bonus scheme

Pension Plan with employer contribution of 5%

Qualifications

• Knowledge of cGMP and microbiological techniques is ideal.
• Experience in pharmaceutical or similar industries preferred.
• Full training provided to the right candidate.

Responsibilities

• Perform microbiological tests in compliance with GMP standards.
• Conduct environmental monitoring and data analysis.
• Report non-conformances to Senior Microbiologist.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excellent communication

Education

A level Microbiology or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft packages

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Mircobiology Technician
(Location: Bampton Road, Romford, Essex, United Kingdom)

What you will do:
The role holder will report to the Senior Microbiologist and be responsible for performing microbiological tests in compliance with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards, following relevant Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and regulatory requirements. The primary focus will be on sterility testing, environmental monitoring in cleanrooms (Grade A-D) and the subsequent analysis of agar plates used to monitor these environments.

Your key responsibilities include:

• To perform sterility testing using a state-of-the-art isolator and subsequent data analysis
• To perform environmental monitoring of a range of manufacturing areas and systems, e.g. in grade A-D cleanrooms, with subsequent analysis of agar plates, data entry and Trend assessment.
• To perform all microbiological testing procedures as required following microbiological procedures, e.g. bioburden, total viable counts and microbial identification (Vitek)
• Ensure at all stages compliance to GMP and obeying to regulatory requirements regarding all testing to be performed
• In the event of non-conformances, to report immediately to the Senior Microbiologist / Microbiology Manager and work with them to investigate and resolve the issue
• The role holder will ensure that the deadlines are met and that all testing/monitoring meets the agreed specifications to enable product release and meet regulatory requirements
• To ensure the health & safety and COSHH guidance is adhered to and as required assist in keeping such procedures up to date
• Contributing to drafting of departmental documentation, e.g. SOPs and monthly reports

About you:
Our ideal candidate will have knowledge of cGMP and experience working in the pharmaceutical or a similar industry, although full training will be provided. The successful candidate will be process driven, with a keen eye for detail and excellent communication skills.

Basic qualifications and skills

• Educated to A level Microbiology or equivalent
• Experience with environmental monitoring, endotoxin testing and/or bioburden testing
• Experience of Microsoft packages (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Knowledge of Microbiology techniques
• Experience within Manufacturing, Food, Production and Hospital
• Experience working in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment (desirable)
• Knowledge of health and safety standards required in a production environment
• Good understanding of cGMP within a manufacturing environment (desirable)

What we offer you

• Up to £30,000 per annum
• Opportunity to increase salary through a tiered performance-based system
• 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays with an opportunity to buy or sell up to an additional 5 days
• Holidays rising to 30 days with length of service
• Eligible to participate in the Company's Business bonus scheme with a potential earning of 3% of salary
• Wellbeing and benefits platform
• Salary Sacrifice scheme - electric vehicles with Tusker (dependent on meeting policy eligibility)
• Pension Plan - employer contribution of 5%

Please note, at present, we are unable to assist with sponsorship for right to work.

Working hours information

Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 4:00pm.

Ethypharm is a leading mid-sized international pharmaceutical company, with strong European roots, that manufactures and provides essential medicines, with a focus on hospital care, central nervous system (severe pain and addiction) and internal medicine.
Ethypharm has 1,700 employees dedicated to its various pharmaceutical activities, of which 1400 are in industrial operations. Our six production sites located in France, the UK, Spain,
and China have expertise in injectables and complex oral solid forms.

At Ethypharm, you will be a part of a team dedicated and committed to improving patients' lives.

Our Romford facility is located 20 miles from the centre of London and consists of over 6700 square metres of a high-quality, modern pharmaceutical facility where we mix, fill, sterilise, inspect, pack, and label a wide range of medicines.

At Ethypharm we recognise the value of diversity in the workplace and provide equal opportunities for all. We are always open to discussing flexible working arrangements where this meets with the needs of our business.

If you are passionate about being a Production Operator, we'd love to hear from you-contact us today!

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Analyst and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

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