Senior Microbiology Analyst
As a key member of our quality control team, the Senior Microbiologist plays a critical role in ensuring effective delivery of the microbiology function within an aseptic sterile environment.
Job Responsibilities:
1. Conduct sterility and bioburden testing in line with microbiology schedule and as per instructions, ensuring all testing is fully recorded and reported.
2. Conduct environmental and water monitoring tests as required by the microbiology schedule and in line with standard operating procedures.
3. Manage laboratory operations, setting schedules for the microbiology lab and ensuring schedule adherence for all analysts.
4. Track, record and report the use of laboratory equipment including consumables, ensuring we have the required stock levels at all times.
5. Ensure all laboratory equipment is maintained in good order and adheres to the asset management programme.
6. Contribute to quality control and micro laboratory operations, making a positive and effective contribution to the quality control team and fully engaging to ensure the laboratory is operated in a safe manner with full compliance to Standard Operating Procedures and registered specifications.
7. Develop and maintain quality systems within the laboratory to ensure ongoing compliance with cGMP.
8. Execute periodic trend reviews and conduct and complete any non-routine testing as requested by the QC Lead.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
* Minimum of 3 years' experience within a microbiology or laboratory environment.
* Bachelor's degree in Microbiology or other related discipline.
* Strong analytical/quantitative skills and good computer skills with high proficiency in Microsoft Office.
* Thorough understanding of quality systems and cGMPs.
* Experience handling Environmental and laboratory investigations.
Benefits:
Opportunities for career growth and development in a dynamic and supportive work environment.
Others:
Self-initiating/self-directed individual with problem-solving ability using robust tools.