Quality Documentation Officer (Microbiology)

Connected Search Group; Buxton; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Connected Search Group is seeking a Documentation Officer to join an established microbiology laboratory in Derbyshire. The role combines quality, documentation and technical microbiology, with involvement in investigations, compliance, reporting and technical support.

Working within a GMP and ISO 17025 environment, you will ensure day-to-day quality and compliance while contributing to microbiological testing when required, and supporting customers with technical and testing requirements.

Qualifications

• A degree in Life Sciences, Microbiology or a related discipline. BTEC or equivalent qualifications may also be considered.
• Experience in a microbiology laboratory to UKAS/GMP standards.
• Strong understanding of quality and documentation requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage quality event investigations including non-conformances, OOS investigations, CAPAs and change controls.
• Generate, review and approve laboratory test reports.
• Review and authorise laboratory data and perform data trending.
• Prepare and review SOPs, test methods and other controlled documentation.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting to laboratory staff.
• Assist with scheduling and prioritisation of test samples.
• Liaise with customers regarding technical and testing requirements.
• Support microbiological testing and plate reading as required.
• Ensure activities comply with GMP and ISO 17025.

Skills

Life sciences background

Quality assurance

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences or Microbiology

Job description

Documentation Officer - Microbiology

Location: Nr Buxton, Derbyshire

Salary: £33,000 - £36,000 per annum

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, onsite

Site open from 7.30-6pm Mon-Fri

We are recruiting for a Documentation Officer to join an established microbiology laboratory based in Derbyshire.

This is a role combining quality, documentation and technical microbiology, making it an opportunity for an experienced laboratory microbiologist looking to move into a position with greater involvement in investigations, compliance, reporting and technical support.

Working within a GMP and ISO 17025 environment, you will support the day-to-day quality and compliance of the laboratory while remaining involved in microbiological testing when required.

The role

• Managing and supporting quality event investigations, including non-conformances, OOS investigations, CAPAs, change controls, complaints and risk assessments
• Generating, reviewing and approving laboratory test reports
• Reviewing and authorising laboratory data
• Carrying out data trending and identifying potential issues or areas for improvement
• Preparing and reviewing SOPs, test methods and other controlled laboratory documentation
• Providing technical support and troubleshooting assistance to laboratory staff
• Supporting the scheduling and prioritisation of test samples
• Liaising directly with customers regarding technical and testing requirements
• Supporting microbiological testing and plate reading as required
• Ensuring laboratory activities are performed in accordance with GMP and ISO 17025 requirements
• Supporting customer visits and third-party events

About you

• A degree in Life Sciences, Microbiology or a related discipline. BTEC or equivalent qualifications may also be considered alongside relevant experience
• Previous experience working within a microbiology laboratory to UKAS/GMP standards (either or both considered)
• A good understanding of laboratory quality and documentation requirements
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• The confidence to provide technical support and communicate directly with customers

This position would particularly suit someone with microbiology testing experience and a quality focus, or someone looking to develop further within quality, compliance, investigations and laboratory documentation.

Please note, due to the site's rural location, access to transport is required