Quality Control Microbiologist

SRG; Scotland; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

SRG is seeking a QC Microbiology professional in Scotland, offering the chance to support GMP microbiology and quality control activities. Responsibilities include maintaining QC systems, performing microbiology tests, and managing investigations. Ideal candidates are QC Analysts or graduates with microbiology lab experience. The role requires strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a GMP-regulated team. A solid understanding of quality management systems is preferred.

Qualifications

• Open to experienced QC Microbiology Analysts or recent graduates with lab experience.
• Experience with Environmental Monitoring or bioburden testing is beneficial.
• Exposure to GMP or regulated environments is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support and maintain QC microbiology quality systems.
• Perform microbiology testing including Environmental Monitoring.
• Manage QC investigations related to microbiology results.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Teamwork in GMP-regulated environment

Attention to detail

Time management and planning

Education

Microbiology degree or equivalent

Tools

Laboratory testing equipment

Job description

Are you a microbiology-focused QC professional with experience in a cGMP environment—or a recent graduate with hands-on microbiology lab experience?

SRG have a fantastic opportunity to join a successful and expanding organisation in the Central Belt of Scotland, supporting GMP microbiology and quality control activities within the Quality department.

The Role:

• Support and maintain QC microbiology quality systems and documentation (SOPs, forms, logbooks) in line with cGMP
• Perform and/or review microbiology testing and data, including Environmental Monitoring (viable/non-viable), bioburden and endotoxin testing
• Support microbiology aspects of stability studies (sample coordination, testing plans, trending and reporting)
• Approve and release incoming raw materials/consumables where microbiological controls apply
• Manage QC investigations and CAPAs related to microbiology results (OOS/OOT, EM excursions, contamination events)
• Support method technical transfer/verification/validation for microbiological methods (e.g., bioburden, endotoxin, EM)
• Carry out routine lab activities such as media preparation, growth promotion, sample preparation, incubation, colony counting and basic microbial identification
• Support the ongoing maintenance and oversight of subcontract/contract testing facilities (as required), including document review and quality agreements
• Trend and interpret microbiology/QC data to identify shifts, recurring issues and improvement opportunities
• Ensure all QC microbiology processes are compliant with cGMP guidance and site procedures, maintaining data integrity at all times

Skills:

• Strong communication skills, with the confidence to document and present microbiology/QC findings clearly
• Able to work well as part of a team in a GMP-regulated laboratory environment
• High attention to detail and a right-first-time approach to documentation and data integrity
• Good time management and planning skills, able to prioritise routine testing alongside investigations

Requirements:

• Open to experienced QC Microbiology Analysts (industry) or graduates with hands-on microbiology laboratory experience (placement, internship, university lab or similar)
• Experience with one or more of the following is beneficial: Environmental Monitoring, bioburden, endotoxin testing, media preparation and basic microbial identification
• Exposure to GMP/GLP or other regulated environments is advantageous (training provided where needed)
• Experience of supporting a QMS and assisting with deviations/investigations/CAPA is desirable