Weekend Microbiologist

Contechs Consulting; Wokingham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job description

Position Title: Weekend Microbiologist

Duration: Contract - 6 Months

Location: Wokingham, Berkshire

This position is Weekends (Saturday and Sunday). MUST be available for four weeks onsite training.

About the Company:

• Our Client is a customer focused, science led and results driven Company.
• Our Clients' Pharmaceutical Microbiology laboratory performs a wide range of analytical analyses for a variety of food, pharmaceutical and healthcare companies and supports research and innovation.

Role Overview:

The role at Technician is to be responsible for performing a range of routine activities to support effective completion of projects and meet the customer's contractual agreements.

• Perform lab admin and housekeeping activities, basic routine analysis and work in accordance with the quality standards within Pharmaceutical Microbiology laboratory.
• The position will be primarily based at the Wokingham location although may require attendance of any of the Clients' sites.
• Working Pattern will cover the Saturday and Sundays predominantly.
• There will be an initial need to work during the week for training purposes only.

Responsibilities:

• Weekend Working Testing for Routine Analysis (Endotoxins, Bioburdens, Total Viable Count, Environmental Monitoring)

Technical Responsibilities:

• Provide high quality customer service at all times by ensuring effective organisation of assigned workload, integrity of analytical data generated and timely/accurate provision of results.
• Perform a range of basic routine analysis using (list techniques) under supervision of a senior member of staff.
• Operate basic lab equipment as directed.
• Be competent in the use of generic and specific software packages required for the role: Laboratory's LIMS system, Q-Pulse, etc.
• Provide training in routine activities.
• Perform Lab admin and housekeeping duties as directed.
• Will be expected to work in different laboratories if the demand is required.

Communication & Influence:

• Work as part of an efficient analytical team.

QEHS Responsibilities:

• Work to the highest standards of safety and quality by ensuring that appropriate COSHHs, risk assessments and SOPs are understood and followed.
• To complete assigned quality actions in a timely manner.
• To maintain a clean, tidy and safe working environment.
• To understand and work to the requirements of GMP and UKAS.
• Ensure training records are accurate.

Required Skills:

• Accountable, honest, hardworking and able to work efficiently in a team.
• Flexible and adaptable to meet customer/business requirements.
• Meticulous attention to detail and an ability to follow written instructions.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-motivated, enthusiastic and quick to learn.
• Well organized and capable of working on multiple activities concurrently.
• Computer literate in standard MS office applications.
• Scientific understanding of basic lab equipment.
• English fluency (written and spoken).

Qualifications:

• Microbiological Background/Degree preferred.

How to Apply:

If you're interested in applying for this position, submit your application and one of our recruiters will be in touch.