QC Microbiologist

Vantive; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to transforming vital organ therapies. As a microbiology analyst, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the quality of kidney care products through rigorous testing and monitoring. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to meaningful innovations while working in a collaborative and fast-paced laboratory environment. If you are driven by continuous improvement and have a passion for enhancing patient care, this role is perfect for you. Embrace the chance to make a real difference in patients' lives while enjoying a supportive workplace that values work-life balance and professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive total compensation package

Professional development opportunities

Work-life balance

Inclusive and diverse workforce

Qualifications

• Experience in a regulated pharmaceutical microbiology laboratory environment.
• Ability to troubleshoot unexpected situations effectively.

Responsibilities

• Perform microbiological testing of water systems and drug products.
• Conduct laboratory investigations and maintain validation of analytical methods.

Skills

Microbiological testing

Analytical weighing

Aseptic technique

Effective team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Microbiology or related field

Tools

Vitek system

Job description

Vantive is a vital organ therapy company on a mission to extend lives and expand possibilities for patients and care teams everywhere. For 70 years, our team has driven meaningful innovations in kidney care. As we build on our legacy, we are deepening our commitment to elevating the dialysis experience through digital solutions and advanced services, while looking beyond kidney care and investing in transforming vital organ therapies. Greater flexibility and efficiency in therapy administration for care teams, and longer, fuller lives for patients— that is what Vantive aspires to deliver.

We believe Vantive will not only build our leadership in the kidney care space, it will also offer meaningful work to those who join us. At Vantive, you will become part of a community of people who are focused, courageous and don’t settle for the mediocre. Each of us is driven to help improve patients’ lives worldwide. Join us in advancing our mission to extend lives and expand possibilities.

The microbiology analyst completes all laboratory testing and monitoring of the Pack rooms unclassified controlled areas and relevant critical systems.

They must work as part of a team to ensure the required testing is performed following established practices and within the required time frames. They are expected to be able to perform all testing within the laboratory, including testing within the Chemistry lab.

Working hours are Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm (with flexibility where required).

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• The incumbent will perform other duties as assigned.
• Microbiological testing of water systems and drug products.
• Perform testing on samples from raw materials, In-Process, Release and stability.
• Book in and control of samples.
• Work with the team and QC Manager to organise work.
• Perform support activities required for the function of the laboratory.
• Environmental monitoring of unclassified production area pack rooms.
• Follow established procedures for performing activities in the laboratory.
• Follow Good Quality Control Laboratory Practices (GLP) at all times and ensure the work area is maintained in a clean and tidy state, adhering to the 6S established for the area.
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Good Documentation Practice (GDP).
• Conduct laboratory investigations / exceptions / NCR / CAPA.
• Provide support for the QC Manager in any reasonable request relating to laboratory operations.
• Proactively drive Continuous Improvements and Digital Transformation within the QC footprint.
• Provide support and training for others within the laboratory.
• Review team members' lab testing results.
• Perform periodic review of relevant SOPs for the area.
• Maintain validation of analytical methods used in the area.
• Collaborate with wider teams across the business to provide support as required.

Qualifications And Experience

• Continual Improvement driven / Change Agent personality essential.
• Technical knowledge and experience in a regulated pharmaceutical microbiology laboratory environment.
• Analytical weighing, sample dilutions, aseptic technique, pipetting, plate reading, use of Vitek system.
• Ability to react to unexpected situations and troubleshoot technically.
• Understanding of GMP requirements and regulatory expectations.
• Effective team collaboration in a fast-paced laboratory environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, proactive approach to work.

What are some of the benefits of working at Baxter?

• Competitive total compensation package.
• Professional development opportunities.
• High importance placed on work-life balance.
• Commitment to growing and developing an inclusive and diverse workforce.

Reasonable Accommodation

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