Opportunity:
This is a brand new position that has been created due to expansion. My client is a global pharmaceutical manufacturing company are looking to recruit an experienced Microbiologist where you will be carrying out high volume microbiology testing on finished drug products and raw materials to GMP and GLP standards.
Duties and responsibilities include:
* Conducting QC Microbiology testing on raw materials and finished drug products.
* Providing technical support to the Scientists.
* Testing the microbiological properties of materials and products, to defined specifications, using defined methods and procedures in accordance with GLP and GMP.
* Receiving and reporting results on GLIMS.
* Collecting environmental monitoring and water samples.
* Conducting Growth Promotion testing of incoming goods.
* Testing of validation protocols.
The hours of work are either Tuesday-Saturday 8.00 am to 4.00 pm or Sunday-Thursday 8.00 am – 4.00 pm.
This is a 12 months contract based in Swindon which will be reviewed for a possible extension or go permanent however this is all dependent on the candidate and business performance. The PAYE rate is £13.58 per hour.
Skills:
To apply for the role of QC Microbiology Technician you will have the following:
* Need to be clean shaven for this role.
* No make up or jewellery allowed in the clean rooms.
* Microbiologist qualification or similar.
* Ideally Microbiology experience within the pharmaceutical industry or another highly regulated environment.
* Good IT skills – Word, Excel and Outlook.
How to Apply:
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Salary description
£13.58 - £13.58 per hour