QC Microbiologist

Neogen; Heywood; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading life sciences company in Heywood, UK seeks a Quality Control Microbiologist to ensure efficient testing of their Culture Media product range. Responsibilities include preparing culture media, maintaining accurate testing documentation, and calibrating laboratory equipment. Candidates should have a science-related degree and strong attention to detail. This role offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits in an innovative environment focused on advancing food safety.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Linked holidays

Contributory pension scheme

Life insurance

Share purchase scheme

Subsidized private medical cover

Cycle2Work scheme

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

• A science-related degree or equivalent laboratory experience.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Effective communication skills.
• Proficiency with computer applications.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with biological and chemical materials.

Responsibilities

• Prepare culture media and conduct tests on products.
• Maintain documentation of all testing activities.
• Calibrate and maintain laboratory equipment.
• Support investigations of non-conformances.
• Conduct tests in accordance with standards like ISO 9001.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Effective communication

Proficiency with computer applications

Education

Science-related degree or equivalent experience

Job description

The Quality Control Microbiologist will play an integral role in the day-to-day operations of the Quality Control Laboratory, ensuring the efficient testing of Neogen's Culture Media product range. This includes assisting with laboratory tasks, record keeping, and managing retained samples in compliance with Quality Systems.

Responsibilities:

1. Prepare culture media according to standard practices. Conduct growth promotion, sterility, pH, and physical tests on products manufactured onsite, including dehydrated culture media, pre-prepared culture media plates, and culture media supplements.
2. Maintain accurate documentation of all testing activities.
3. Prepare and handle microbial reference strains for growth promotion and suitability testing.
4. Calibrate and maintain laboratory equipment.
5. Interpret test data and raise non-conformances in case of deviations or failures.
6. Support investigations of non-conformances.
7. Follow Good Laboratory Practices.
8. Perform laboratory housekeeping tasks to ensure a safe, clean, and efficient environment.
9. Participate in internal and external audits.
10. Conduct tests in accordance with standards such as ISO 9001, ISO 17025, ISO 13485.

Qualifications and Skills:

• A science-related degree or equivalent laboratory experience.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Effective communication skills.
• Proficiency with computer applications.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with biological and chemical materials, following Health and Safety practices.

Neogen is a top-performing NASDAQ-listed company with approximately 2,800 employees worldwide. We specialize in solutions for animal and food safety, offering a diverse range of products and services across agriculture, food, and industrial sectors. Our Food Safety Sector handles the Neogen Culture Media portfolio. We are committed to advancing human and animal well-being through science and technology, contributing to global food security.

Our culture is guided by our Purpose, Promise, Principles, and Values, which influence our decision-making and workplace environment. We foster a culture of innovation, integrity, solution orientation, diversity, and belonging. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing organization. If you're interested and believe you're a good fit, we encourage you to apply and become part of a mission that matters—protecting the world's food supply through our products and solutions.

Benefits include:

• Competitive salary
• Linked holidays
• Contributory pension scheme
• Life insurance
• Share purchase scheme
• Subsidized private medical cover
• Cycle2Work scheme
• Employee assistance program