Temporary Shift Microbiologist: GMP Cleaning Verification

Science Solutions Recruitment Ltd; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Science Solutions Recruitment Ltd in Macclesfield is seeking a Shift Microbiologist to join a leading pharmaceutical company on a temporary contract. You will carry out and support routine microbiological activities related to cleaning verification and validation, ensuring equipment meets microbiological and chemical cleanliness standards prior to release.

The role involves collaboration with laboratory, manufacturing and quality teams to sample, test and document in line with GMP requirements,

Qualifications

• A degree in Microbiology, Biological Sciences or related discipline.
• Experience in a pharmaceutical, biotechnology, healthcare or other GMP-regulated environment.
• Practical experience of microbiological sampling and testing.
• Knowledge of cleaning verification/validation would be highly advantageous.
• Knowledge of bioburden and/or endotoxin testing.
• Understanding of GMP requirements and good documentation practices.
• Strong attention to detail and methodical laboratory approach.
• Ability to interpret results against acceptance criteria.
• Good communication and organisational skills.
• Flexibility to work within a shift-based environment.

Responsibilities

• Carry out visual inspections of equipment and manufacturing areas following cleaning activities.
• Perform swab sampling from predefined equipment and product-contact locations.
• Undertake rinse sampling as part of cleaning verification and validation activities.
• Support chemical residue testing for API, excipients, detergents and other residues.
• Perform microbiological testing including bioburden and endotoxin testing where applicable.
• Assess results against predefined acceptance criteria to determine suitability for release.
• Ensure sampling locations and methods are accurately documented and traceable.
• Complete and maintain cleaning records, sampling documentation and results.
• Record, investigate and expand deviations, atypical results and out-of-specification results.
• Support the review and approval of cleaning verification and validation documentation.
• Ensure activities comply with GMP, SOPs, health and safety requirements and site quality standards.
• Work as part of a shift-based team to support manufacturing operations.

Skills

Microbiology

Sampling & testing

GMP knowledge

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Microbiology or related field

Job description

Science Solutions Recruitment Ltd in Macclesfield is seeking a Shift Microbiologist to join a leading pharmaceutical company on a temporary contract. You will carry out and support routine microbiological activities related to cleaning verification and validation, ensuring equipment meets microbiological and chemical cleanliness standards prior to release.

The role involves collaboration with laboratory, manufacturing and quality teams to sample, test and document in line with GMP requirements,