Scientist I, Manufacturing Scientist

Oxoid Remel Microbiology; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxoid Remel Microbiology is seeking a scientist to join a laboratory team responsible for investigating technical projects, including Quality Notifications, batch failure investigations, material qualifications and Incidents/CAPAs. The role covers support for the culture media and related products manufactured in Basingstoke, with links to Perth and Wesel sites.

You will conduct investigations, manage multiple projects, communicate findings, and prepare detailed reports.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in microbiological subject; 0-2 years' lab experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct investigations on technical projects such as Quality Notifications, Incidents/CAPAs and supplier validation.
• Carry out small projects within agreed schedules.
• Collaborate with colleagues from different departments to resolve technical issues.
• Plan and manage your own work within project boundaries, with guidance from Senior Scientists and Supervisor.
• Handle multiple projects simultaneously and adapt to changing priorities.
• Communicate findings from technical investigations, interpret unexpected results, and propose further actions to resolve issues.
• Prepare detailed technical reports to support the resolution of Incidents/Change Control.
• Role involves a practical focus.
• Perform both laboratory work and basic project management duties.

Education

Degree in microbiology or related subject

0-2 years microbiology lab experience

Job description

About the role

You will work in a team of scientists on the laboratory investigation of technical projects, including, Quality Notifications, batch failure investigations, material qualifications and Incidents/CAPAs. The jobholder is jointly responsible for the support of the culture media and associated products range and the respective manufacturing processes. This includes dehydrated Culture Media (DCM), Raw Materials, Freeze Dried Supplements (FDS) and Liquid Fill products manufactured in Basingstoke, and prepared media manufactured in Perth and Wesel.

Responsibilities:

Conduct investigations on various technical projects, such as Quality Notifications Incidents/CAPAs and supplier validation.
Carry out small projects within agreed schedules.
Collaborate with colleagues from different departments to find effective solutions to technical issues.
Plan and manage your own work within project boundaries, with guidance from Senior Scientists and Supervisor.
Handle multiple projects simultaneously and adapt to changing priorities.
Communicate findings from technical investigations, interpret unexpected results, and propose further actions to resolve issues.
Prepare detailed technical reports to support the resolution of Incidents/Change Control.
Role involves a practical focus.
Perform both laboratory work and basic project management duties.

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:

The jobholder should hold a degree or equivalent in a microbiological (or related) subject, though this is not essential, with 0-2 years’ experience working in a microbiology laboratory.

Experience as an end user of Oxoid products, would be of benefit, but is not essential.

The jobholder will be expected to handle class 2 (and 3, depending on vaccination status) microorganisms and hazardous chemicals in a safe manner, according to the department and company safety rules.