QC Microbiology Lab Technician

Kindeva Drug Delivery; Loughborough; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical Insurance

25 days holiday

Company pension (up to 10%)

Life assurance

Job summary

Kindeva invites applications for a role within our Microbiology Team at our Derby Road site in Loughborough. The role focuses on testing pharmaceutical materials and products for release, stability and development, with emphasis on environmental monitoring and microbial identification.

The position requires a scientific degree and GMP laboratory exposure, with aseptic techniques and familiarity with LIMS. We offer a comprehensive benefits package and flexible working hours.

Qualifications

• Ideally degree qualified in a relevant scientific discipline with practical laboratory elements.
• 1+ years’ GMP laboratory experience is required or 2+ years’ non-GMP laboratory experience preferable.
• Experience with aseptic techniques is preferable.
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical testing requirements, equipment and microbiological techniques is preferable.
• Experience with GLP, GMP, Specifications and Test Methods is preferable.
• Computer literate; comfortable with Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Test pharmaceutical raw materials, intermediates and finished products for batch release, stability, development studies and complaints.
• Support Environmental monitoring, water analysis and microbial identification.
• Complete analytical documentation and input results into the LIMS system.
• Work to GMP/GLP standards and maintain good laboratory housekeeping.
• Perform microbiological testing to meet timelines.
• Support continuous improvement and CI projects within the group.

Skills

GMP lab experience

Aseptic techniques

Regulatory knowledge

Analytical testing methods

Strong communication

Education

Degree in a scientific discipline

Tools

LIMS

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

Our Work Matters:

At Kindeva we make products that save lives, ensuring better health and well-being for patients around the world.

The Impact You Will Make:

Working within our Microbiology Team you will be responsible for the testing of pharmaceutical raw materials (including components), intermediates and finished products for batch release, stability, development studies and customer complaints in line with site procedures.

You will be pivotal in the completion of site support activities including Environmental monitoring, water analysis and microbial identification analysis, and play a key part in representing the department with our external customers and regulators.

Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Knowledge and application of current safety regulations (e.g., CoSHH) as applicable to laboratory functions.
• Work to appropriate laboratory systems, standards and procedures.
• Complete analytical documentation including the input of results onto the LIMS system.
• Awareness of current regulatory standards as applicable to laboratory functions.
• Work to GMP/GLP standards and principles and maintain good laboratory housekeeping.
• Perform microbiological testing using methods to meet scheduled timelines.
• Have a sound knowledge of pharmaceutical products and testing.
• Develop an understanding of the tests carried out and their impact on the products/materials worked on.
• Support continuous improvement activities within own group.
• Participate as a team member for Group CI projects as appropriate.
• Have a basic understanding of the resources required to perform laboratory-based activities.

Skills & Experience:

• Ideally degree qualified in a relevant scientific discipline with practical laboratory elements.
• 1+ years’ experience of working within a GMP laboratory environment is required or 2+ years’ experience of working within a non-GMP laboratory is preferable.
• Previous hands-on experience of aseptic techniques is preferable.
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical testing requirements, testing equipment and current microbiological techniques is preferable.
• Previous experience working with GLP, GMP, Specifications and Test Methods is preferable.
• Computer literate, familiar with Microsoft Word and Excel.

Key Capabilities:

• Good organisational, interpersonal, and time management skills
• Enthusiastic, flexible, conscientious and proactive in approach
• Take a positive approach to own training and development
• Good problem-solving skills
• Strong verbal and numerical aptitude skills
• Good communication skills
• Strong team player with the ability to work independently

What we Offer:

• Attractive compensation package.
• Company pension scheme (up to 10% employer contribution).
• 25 days holiday per year (plus bank holidays) plus service days after 5 years.
• Private Medical Insurance.
• Company sick pay.
• Employee Assistance Program with 24/7 confidential helpline support for employee and immediate family.
• Life assurance of four times life cover salary.
• Flexible working hours.
• Wellness programmes.
• Employee recognition program.
• Employee development.
• Free on-site parking.
• Discount and cashback at many retailers.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Flu vaccinations.
• Employee referral scheme.

Additional Information:

Working Hours: 37.5hrs per week

Location: Derby Road, Loughborough

All applicants must be eligible to work in the UK.

We believe our people make the difference at Kindeva, we look for skilled, passionate, and driven professionals to come and work with us to help us excel in manufacturing technologies and processes, which bring lifesaving products to patients worldwide.