QC Microbiologist

CK Group; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biopharmaceutical company is seeking a QC Microbiologist to join their Wrexham site. This exciting contract role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, performing essential microbiological testing and environmental monitoring to ensure compliance with stringent GMP standards. Ideal candidates will possess a solid background in microbiology, a degree in a scientific discipline, and a commitment to maintaining high-quality standards. Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to improving health outcomes and making a difference in people's lives.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of US/EU cGMPs applied to Biopharmaceutical testing.
• Experience in a microbiology laboratory role.

Responsibilities

• Perform environmental monitoring of clean rooms and controlled environments.
• Conduct microbiological testing of raw materials and final products.

Skills

Microbiological Testing

Environmental Monitoring

GMP Compliance

Laboratory Experience

Education

Degree in Scientific Discipline

Job description

CK Group are recruiting for a QC Microbiologist, to join a leading biopharmaceutical company, based at their site in Wrexham. This is a contract role from Mid-June 2025, and will run for 6 months. The role will be a shift position (4 on, 4 off).


Salary:

£14.15 per hour plus £3.39 per hour shift allowance.


QC Microbiologist Role:

• Perform Environmental Monitoring (EM) of clean rooms and controlled environments in accordance with current testing schedules and manufacturing activities.
• Perform microbiological testing of raw materials, in-process and final product for microbial contamination within required time frames.
• Perform identification of microbial isolates to the correct level within an efficient timeframe.
• Perform QC testing of culture media to maintain available stocks.
• Maintain laboratory stock levels to support microbiological activities.
• Perform assigned tasks whilst, at all times, adhering to current GMP requirements for sterile medicinal products.

Your Background:

• Thorough working knowledge of US/EU cGMPs as applied to Biopharmaceutical testing and their practical application.
• Experience of working in a matrix organization.
• Degree in scientific discipline.
• Experience in a microbiology laboratory role.
• Minimum: Experience within a laboratory or cGMP production environment.

Company:

Our client is improving people's lives and health outcomes, by focusing on areas of high unmet medical need.


Location:

This role is located in Wrexham.


Apply:

It is essential that applicants hold entitlement to work in the UK. Please quote job reference132 408in all correspondence.


Please note:

This role may be subject to a satisfactory basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.


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