Microbiologist

Dechra are a growing, global specialist within the world of veterinary pharmaceuticals. Our expertise is in the development, manufacture, marketing and sales of high quality products exclusively for veterinarians worldwide.
As a QC Microbiologist you are involved in carrying out Microbiological testing on finished and intermediate product, raw materials and the microbiological environment of the facility and utilities.
All QC activities are performed according to established procedures and following the principles of cGMP and cGLP according to the Dechra Quality Management System.
Sample facilities and utilities using active air, settle plates, contact plates, swabs and rinses.
Performing microbiological testing of finished and intermediate products and the environment they are manufactured in, in accordance with cGLP requirements. Water testing (LAL & Membrane filtration)
Bioburden testing
Environmental monitoring
Dispersion testing using a microscope

Co-ordination, preparation and dispatch of samples to external laboratories for analysis.
Perform analysis for process, product, cleaning and equipment validation studies.
Conducting analysis for stability studies.
Carry out analysis for method transfers to or from other laboratories.
Checking and analysing data, documents, methods and procedures.
Conducting examinations as a result of Out-of-Specification results, deviations and other quality-related investigations.
Ensure the cleanliness in the laboratory rooms and the individual workplace.
Keeping inventory and orders of microbiological stock, consumer goods and parts of equipment.
Providing training to new employees or colleagues.
Arranging the execution of external research, sending samples, processing reports and checking the progress of the work to be carried out.
Ensure both your own health and safety and that of others, ensure that all company safety and quality systems and relevant legislation are complied with, ask questions and report any incidents or suggestions to the manager;
Ensure that all waste is safely removed and is in line with business processes.
Stay abreast of developments in the field through training, reading of literature, documentation and the like.
Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in a pharmaceutical GMP quality control laboratory would be desirable but not essential.
BSc Hons in Microbiology or equivalent in scientific field or relevant experience.
Knowledge of Microbiological testing such as LAL, Membrane Filtration, bioburden, environmental monitoring, Dispersion, Use of a Microscope, Gram staining, Incubation of samples.
Knowledge of laboratory equipment to be used.
Computer literate including word and excel.
Excellent concise technical writing skills with attention to detail including formatting for clarity.
Knowledge of environmental, health and safety, and regulatory standards