Senior QC Microbiology Lab Technician

Kindeva Drug Delivery; Loughborough; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A pharmaceutical company in Loughborough seeks a Laboratory Technician to perform testing of pharmaceutical raw materials, intermediates, and finished products in compliance with regulations. Candidates must have a degree in a relevant scientific discipline, along with two years of experience in a pharmaceutical laboratory environment. The position offers an attractive compensation package, including 25 days of holiday, medical insurance, and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Attractive compensation package

Company pension scheme (up to 10% employer contribution)

25 days holiday per year

Private Medical Insurance

Employee recognition program

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• 2 years’ experience of testing within a Pharmaceutical laboratory environment.
• Previous hands-on experience of aseptic techniques is required.
• Experience in writing full scale investigations (OOS, Deviations) and SOP preparation.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the testing of pharmaceutical raw materials, intermediates and finished products.
• Conduct microbiological testing and routine laboratory tasks.
• Champion GMP/GLP standards and maintain laboratory housekeeping.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Team player

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

Degree in a relevant scientific discipline

Tools

LIMS system

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

At Kindeva we make products that save lives, ensuring better health and well-being for patients around the world.

The Impact You Will Make

Working within our Microbiology Team you will be responsible for the testing of pharmaceutical raw materials (including components), intermediates and finished products for batch release, stability, development studies and customer complaints in line with site procedures.

You will be pivotal in the completion of site support activities including Environmental monitoring, water analysis and microbial identification analysis, and play a key part in representing the department with our external customers and regulators.

Key Responsibilities

• Knowledge and application of current safety regulations (e.g., CoSHH) as applicable to laboratory functions.
• Work to appropriate laboratory systems, standards and procedures.
• Complete analytical documentation including the input of results onto the LIMS system.
• Awareness of current regulatory standards as applicable to laboratory functions.
• Champion GMP/GLP standards and principles and maintain good laboratory housekeeping.
• Perform microbiological testing using methods to meet scheduled timelines.
• Provide support/technical expertise to resolve problems with analytical testing.
• Perform test method validation.
• Complete preliminary investigations, and full-scale investigations.
• Have a sound knowledge of pharmaceutical products and testing.
• Develop an understanding of the tests carried out and their impact on the products/materials worked on.
• Responsible for the maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment.
• Support continuous improvement activities within own group.
• Participate as a team member for Group CI projects as appropriate.
• Have a basic understanding of the resources required to perform laboratory-based activities.

Skills & Experience

• Degree qualified in a relevant scientific discipline with practical laboratory elements.
• 2 years’ experience of testing within a Pharmaceutical laboratory environment is required.
• Previous hands‑on experience of aseptic techniques is required.
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical testing requirements, testing equipment and current microbiological techniques is required.
• 2 years’ experience working with GLP, GMP, Specifications and Test Methods is required.
• Working knowledge and experience of Microbial test method validation is desirable.
• Experience in writing full scale investigations (OOS, Deviations) and SOP preparation is required.
• Computer literate, familiar with Microsoft Word and Excel.

Key Capabilities

• Good organisational, interpersonal, and time management skills.
• Enthusiastic, flexible, conscientious and proactive in approach.
• Take a positive approach to own training and development.
• Good problem‑solving skills.
• Strong verbal and numerical aptitude skills.
• Strong team player with the ability to work independently.

What we Offer

• Attractive compensation package.
• Company pension scheme (up to 10% employer contribution).
• 25 days holiday per year (plus bank holidays) plus service days after 5 years.
• Private Medical Insurance.
• Company sick pay.
• Employee Assistance Program with 24/7 confidential helpline support for employee and immediate family.
• Life assurance of four times life cover salary.
• Wellness programmes.
• Employee recognition program.
• Free on‑site parking.
• Discount and cashback at many retailers.
• Cycle to work scheme.

Additional Information

Location: Derby Road, Loughborough

All applicants must be eligible to work in the UK.

We believe our people make the difference at Kindeva, we look for skilled, passionate, and driven professionals to come and work with us to help us excel in manufacturing technologies and processes, which bring lifesaving products to patients worldwide.

Kindeva is an Equal Opportunity Employer