QC Microbiology Analyst

8550 Baxter Healthcare Limited - UK GBR; Tetford; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Working shift pattern, Monday toFriday

Employee discount scheme

Blue light card

Fantastic internal progression/opps

Job summary

Baxter is recruiting for a QC Microbiology role at the Thetford Compounding Facility. The position focuses on supporting microbiological testing, growth promotion and Environmental Monitoring across stages of the manufacturing process, suitable for new graduates or early-career scientists.

You will work with experienced QC professionals to help ensure only the highest quality products are released to customers, contributing to patient safety and product quality in a global pharmaceutical

Qualifications

• Microbiology degree essential.
• Experience working in a laboratory.
• Able to work as part of a team as well as independently.
• Dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers.
• Strong work ethic.
• Great computer skills.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with testing on various process samples.
• Participates in any required laboratory investigations as required.
• Follows Good Quality Control Laboratory Practices at all times and ensures the work area they are responsible for is maintained in a clean and tidy state.
• Provide support to the supervisor in any reasonable request relating to the laboratory operation.

Education

Microbiology Degree essential

Job description

This is where your work makes a difference. At Baxter, we believe every person- regardless of who they are or where they are from- deserves a chance to live a healthy life. It was our founding belief in 1931 and continues to be our guiding principle. We are redefining healthcare delivery to make a greater impact today, tomorrow, and beyond. Our Baxter colleagues are united by our Mission to Save and Sustain Lives. Together, our community is driven by a culture of courage, trust, and collaboration. Every individual is empowered to take ownership and make a meaningful impact. We strive for efficient and effective operations, and we hold each other accountable for delivering exceptional results. Here, you will find more than just a job-you will find purpose and pride.

Join the QC Microbiology team at our Thetford Compounding Facility and play an important role in safeguarding product quality and patient safety. You will support essential microbiological testing activities, including growth promotion and Environmental Monitoring, across multiple stages of the manufacturing process. This role offers excellent exposure to a wide range of laboratory techniques within a global pharmaceutical environment, making it an ideal opportunity for a recent graduate, early-career scientist or an experienced Microbiologist. Working collaboratively with experienced QC professionals, you will help ensure that only the highest quality products are released to customers.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Working shift pattern, Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm
• Employee discount scheme
• Blue light card
• Fantastic internal progression opportunities
• Subsided canteen Westfield healthcare
• Up to 8% pension contribution
• Employee assistance program

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assisting with testing on various process samples
• Participates in any required laboratory investigations as required
• Follows Good Quality Control Laboratory Practices at all times and ensures the work area they are responsible for is maintained in a clean and tidy state
• Provide support to the supervisor in any reasonable request relating to the laboratory operation

Qualifications

• Microbiology Degree essential
• Experience working in a laboratory
• Able to work as part of a team as well as independently
• Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers
• Strong work ethic
• Great computer skills
• Excellent communication skills

Equal Employment Opportunity Baxter is an equal opportunity employer. Baxter evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.

Reasonable Accommodations Baxter is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities globally.