QC Microbiologist

Vantive; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A vital organ therapy company in Liverpool is seeking a Microbiology Analyst to perform essential laboratory testing and monitoring. The successful candidate will engage in microbiological testing, support quality control, and adhere to Good Quality Control and Manufacturing Practices. Candidates should have technical knowledge in a regulated laboratory environment and excellent interpersonal skills. This position offers a competitive compensation package and emphasizes work-life balance and professional development.

Benefits

Competitive total compensation package

Professional development opportunities

Commitment to work-life balance

Qualifications

• Technical knowledge and experience in a regulated pharmaceutical microbiology laboratory environment.
• Understanding GMP requirements and Regulators Expectations.
• Ability to react to unexpected situations.

Responsibilities

• Microbiological testing of water systems and drug products.
• Perform environmental monitoring of unclassified production area pack rooms.
• Conduct laboratory investigations and ensure adherence to GMP and GLP protocols.

Skills

Continual Improvement

Technical knowledge in microbiology

Excellent communication

Proactive approach

Tools

Analytical weighing

Pipetting technique

Use of the Vitek

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.

Summary

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. This can include 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 ensures the work area they are responsible for is maintained in a clean and tidy state adhering to the 6S established for the area.
• Follows with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Good Documentation Practice (GDP).
• Conducting laboratory investigations / exceptions / NCR / CAPA.
• Provide support for the QC Manager in any reasonable request relating to the laboratory operation.
• Proactively drive Continuous Improvements and Digital Transformation within the QC footprint.
• Provide support and training for others within the laboratory.
• Performing reviewing team members lab testing.
• Performing periodic review of relevant SOP’s for the area.
• Performing Validation Maintenance of the Analytical methods used in the area.
• Work with the wider teams throughout 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 technique.
• Plate reading.
• Use of the Vitek.
• Ability to react to unexpected situations.
• Technical ability to trouble shoot.
• Understanding GMP requirements and Regulators Expectations.
• Being part of a team in a dynamic, fast-paced laboratory environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills essential, proactive approach to work.

Benefits

• 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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