Quality Control Technician-Microbiology | Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A large NHS healthcare provider in Nottingham is seeking a QC Technician to join their team for 9 months covering maternity leave. The role involves performing microbiological techniques on pharmaceutical samples, reporting findings, and assisting with laboratory equipment calibration. Ideal candidates will have experience in microbiological testing and strong communication abilities. The organization values diversity and encourages applications from all backgrounds.

Benefits

Endless personal development opportunities

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• Experience in microbiological testing is essential.
• Strong communication skills are necessary for interaction with the team.

Responsibilities

• Carry out microbiological techniques in testing pharmaceutical samples.
• Read and report environmental monitoring plates.
• Assist in routine calibration of laboratory equipment.

Skills

Microbiological testing

Excellent communication skills

Job description

Overview

Would you enjoy working in a professional and friendly team in Quality Control in a large MHRA licensed NHS facility?

The Quality Control Unit has dedicated purpose built quality control laboratories (Chemistry and Microbiology) and a team of 15-20 Quality Control and Quality Assurance staff and is looking to recruit a QC Technician with experience in microbiological testing. We are looking for an enthusiastic, highly motivated and committed QC analyst with excellent communication skills to join us for 9 months to cover maternity leave.

The role holder will carry out a number of microbiological techniques in the testing of pharmaceutical samples, and read and report a significant number of environmental monitoring plates. The technician will also assist in the routine calibration of laboratory equipment and maintenance of reagent and stock levels.

With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation. Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!

We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.