QC Microbiology Technician — Precision in GMP Lab

Piramal Pharma Ltd; Grangemouth; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Piramal Pharma Solutions seeks a QC Micro Tech for our UK facility to perform microbiology testing on raw materials, in-process samples, finished products and environmental samples, ensuring compliance with cGMP.

The role involves handling media prep, sterilization, equipment calibration, and documentation, with responsibility for OOS investigations and contributing to CAPA initiatives.

Qualifications

• Experience in microbiological testing in a regulated lab.
• Knowledge of cGMP regulations and documentation practices.
• Ability to interpret test results and participate in investigations.

Responsibilities

• Execute routine and non-routine microbiological testing (bioburden, sterility, endotoxin).
• Perform media preparation, sterilization, and growth promotion testing.
• Operate, maintain, and calibrate incubators, autoclaves, microscopes, and spectrophotometers.
• Document procedures, results and observations with good documentation practices.
• Interpret results, identify OOS results, and participate in investigations.
• Participate in environmental monitoring programs (scheduling, sampling, data trending).
• Assist in development and validation of new microbiological test methods.
• Contribute to investigations of deviations and CAPA.
• Maintain clean, safe lab workspace and support audits.
• Adhere to company policies and cGMP guidelines.

Tools

Incubators

Autoclaves

Microscopes

Spectrophotometers

Job description

Piramal Pharma Solutions seeks a QC Micro Tech for our UK facility to perform microbiology testing on raw materials, in-process samples, finished products and environmental samples, ensuring compliance with cGMP.

The role involves handling media prep, sterilization, equipment calibration, and documentation, with responsibility for OOS investigations and contributing to CAPA initiatives.