Microbiology Technician

ConvaTec Inc.; Wales; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Convatec is seeking a microbiologist to join a dedicated team at its Deeside, Wales site. The role focuses on ensuring microbiological control of environments and products, including bioburden and water testing, and supporting development projects by maintaining strict control standards.

You will perform environmental monitoring, prepare media, and ensure testing is conducted aseptically while keeping the lab clean and organized. English fluency is mandatory.

Qualifications

• Education at degree level in microbiology or equivalent.
• Experience in a microbiology laboratory is required.
• Understanding of GMP and quality systems in regulated environments.

Responsibilities

• Ensure facilities, processes, personnel and materials are microbiologically tested per cGMP and procedures.
• Prepare microbiological media/agar and perform quality control checks.
• Conduct water sampling and microbiological water testing.
• Perform environmental monitoring in controlled environments.
• Carry out routine product bioburden testing and Gram staining.
• Provide microbiological support for Operations and maintain aseptic lab conditions.
• Collect trend data, report findings to Team Lead and investigate out-of-spec results.

Skills

GMP compliance

Quality Systems

ISO standards knowledge

Lab testing techniques

English communication

Education

Degree in Microbiology

Job description

The role is to be part of a small team of microbiologists, ensuring compliance of controlled environments and ensuring control of manufactured products through bioburden and VD Max testing. Support site development projects by ensuring control standards are maintained. Embrace and drive Convatec’s core mission, values, and priorities.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure facilities, processes, personnel, and materials/products are microbiologically tested in line with cGMP and procedural requirements
• Prepare Microbiological media/agar and carry out Quality control checks
• Water sampling and Microbiological water testing
• Perform Environmental monitoring within the controlled environments
• Perform routine product bioburden testing
• Microscopic Gram staining
• Provide microbiological support for Operations
• Ensure testing is conducted in an aseptic manner and the microbiology lab is kept in a clean, organised condition
• Collect trend data, react to trends and report to Team Lead.
• Manage out-of-specification results, facilitate laboratory investigations and involve the site Quality Director where applicable.
• Maintain laboratory metrics
• Ensure compliance is maintained as directed by Notified Bodies regulations
• Comply with GMP/GLP requirements and uphold these standards
• Comply with EHS requirements and uphold these standards
• Maintain validation of Microbiology test methods, ensuring maintenance of the operational equipment within the lab.

EHS

• To meet the safety, health, and environment policy.
• Keep information on the Convatec EHS policy and the regulations that support it.
• Be aware of workstation risks, respond appropriately, and communicate them to the responsible manager.
• To support continuous improvement in the EHS areas by making recommendations on improvements to the responsible manager.

Skills & Experience

Experience of ISO11737, 11137,11135, 17665, and Pharmacopeia references is desirable. Understanding of GMP and Quality Systems in a regulated environment.

Qualifications / Education

Educated to degree level, or equivalent, within a Microbiological discipline Demonstrated experience within a microbiology laboratory.

Languages

Mandatory spoken and written English

Working Conditions

Working in a laboratory and clean room environment as well as an office in Deeside, Wales.

Equal Opportunities

Convatec provides equal employment opportunities for all current employees and applicants for employment. This policy means that no one will be discriminated against because of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, nationality, citizenship, ancestry, sex, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, genetic predisposing characteristics or any other basis prohibited by law.

About Convatec

Pioneering trusted medical solutions to improve the lives we touch: Convatec is a global medical products and technologies company, focused on solutions for the management of chronic conditions, with leading positions in Advanced Wound Care, Ostomy Care, Continence Care, and Infusion Care. With over 10,000 colleagues, we provide products and services in around 90 countries, united by a promise to be forever caring. Our solutions provide a range of benefits, from infection prevention, treatment for hard to heal wounds, at-risk skin and ulcerated tissue to supporting debilitating conditions, improved patient outcomes and reduced care costs. Convatec's revenues in 2025 were over $2 billion. The company is a constituent of the FTSE 100 Index (LSE:CTEC).

To learn more please visit: http://www.convatecgroup.com.

Convatec is a global medical products and technologies company focused on solutions for the management of chronic conditions, with leading market positions in advanced wound care, ostomy care, continence & critical care, and infusion care. Our products provide a range of clinical and economic benefits including infection prevention, protection of at-risk skin, improved patient outcomes and reduced total cost of care.

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