Microbiologist

Micro Biologist
Liverpool
Temporary ongoing role
£14.87 per hour
37.5 hours per week
7am to 3pm

Search recruitment are currently recruiting a microbiologist based on site in Liverpool. This role is working in the Quality Services team, working in a QC laboratory that supports a medical nutrition manufacturing environment and interacts closely with production, supply chain, engineers and external laboratories. This is a temporary ongoing position but could become permanent for the right person.

What you'll focus on

- Maintaining RFT and OTIF performance within your lab area.
- Developing your technical capability through structured training and competency assessments.
- Supporting improvements to lab systems, processes and methods.
- Contributing to the implementation of new methodologies that enable testing of additional products in house.

Key responsibilities

- Perform routine microbiological and analytical testing in line with SOPs, GMP and GLP, and complete required training and competency assessments.
- Maintain day‑to‑day laboratory standards and rotas, oversee assigned equipment and methods, and manage consumable ordering and receipt.
- Check and verify data to ensure accurate reporting, and initiate and support Out of Specification procedures when needed.
- Implement assigned corrective actions and contribute to lab process improvement projects aligned with quality KPIs.
- Assist in the introduction and validation of new methods and equipment, and update SOPs and documentation when processes change.
- Follow Health and Safety standards at all times while supporting the wider quality ambition across the manufacturing site.

What we're looking for

- BSc in Microbiology, Chemistry or a science‑based discipline.
- Fluent English, spoken and written.
- Relevant academic background and/or experience in a pharma or FMCG environment.
- Familiarity with physical processing of food ingredients, particularly dry powders.
- Ability to handle multiple priorities in a pressurised, highly measured setting.
- Strong analytical, technical and problem‑solving skills, with confident communication and presentation skills.
- Collaborative, adaptable approach with willingness to share ideas and work across functions and external partners.
- Nice to have: experience of LIMS systems.

Apply now to use your microbiology skills in a quality role that directly safeguards end users.

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age