QC Scientist Microbiology

Orion Electrotech; Wrecclesham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Orion Electrotech in Farnham is seeking a QC Microbiology Scientist to join the Quality team on a three-month contract. The role supports routine microbiological testing activities within a GMP-regulated environment.

You will perform media plate incubation, bioburden testing, water sampling, work in laminar flow cabinets using aseptic techniques, and ensure GMP documentation standards. The position offers a short-term contract with exposure across manufacturing and quality functions.

Qualifications

• Degree in Microbiology, Biology or related discipline.
• Previous microbiology laboratory experience.
• Experience in a regulated GMP environment.
• Strong attention to detail and documentation practices.
• Available to start within a short timeframe.

Responsibilities

• Media plate incubation and colony enumeration.
• Bioburden testing of product and water samples.
• Water sampling of Purified Water, Water for Injection and Clean Steam systems.
• Working within laminar airflow cabinets using aseptic techniques.
• GMP-compliant documentation and record keeping.
• Supporting microbiological testing activities across manufacturing and quality functions.

Skills

Microbiology laboratory experience

Regulated environment experience

Attention to detail

Start within short timeframe

Education

Degree in Microbiology or Biology

Job description

Location: Farnham

Job type: Three-month contract, working 36.25 hours per week

Pay: £30,000 - £35,000 Pro Rata

We're recruiting for a pharmaceutical manufacturer in Farnham who is looking to add a QC Microbiology Scientist to their Quality team on a three-month contract. The role will support routine microbiological testing activities within a GMP-regulated environment.

Key responsibilities:

• Media plate incubation and colony enumeration
• Bioburden testing of product and water samples
• Water sampling of Purified Water, Water for Injection and Clean Steam systems
• Working within laminar airflow cabinets using aseptic techniques
• GMP-compliant documentation and record keeping
• Supporting microbiological testing activities across manufacturing and quality functions

We're looking for:

• Degree qualification in Microbiology, Biology or a related scientific discipline
• Previous microbiology laboratory experience
• Experience working within a regulated environment
• Good attention to detail and documentation practices
• Ability to start within a short timeframe

Experience of pharmaceutical microbiology, bioburden testing, water testing or environmental monitoring would be advantageous but is not essential.

We thank you for your application in advance. Due to the volume of applications, we receive, unfortunately, we are not able to respond to every application personally; therefore, if you have not heard back from us within 5 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful. To see our other available vacancies, please visit our website.