Senior Microbiologist

We have an immediate requirement for a Senior Microbiologist with an established manufacturing client in the area.
The role is presented for an initial period of 6 months, with the possibility of an extension thereafter, and reports to the QC Manager.
We are looking for someone ideally with 5 years + experience in a similar role.
Monday to Friday, 37 hours per week.
Rate of pay – negotiable according to experience.
The Role
The main responsibilities will be to help maintain the appropriate functioning of the microbiological department to ensure all test are completed in appropriateness and in accordance with procedure and in accordance with the relevant ISO standards to maintain high quality products for distribution.
Key Responsibilities:
Prioritise work of the team in accordance with business needs.
Ensuring all laboratory staff are competent and compliant in related procedures and work in accordance with the relevant ISO standards.
Perform Microbiological tests on all materials deemed suitable for use in Production. Perform Microbiological monitoring on Production Plant & filling areas.
Sample and test the RO process water and seawater deliveries to the site.
Perform examination on contaminated plates to determine bacterial profiles
Keep accurate records and produce concise reports for KPIs, investigations etc.
Maintain a clean working environment in conjunction with procedures and regulatory processes
To perform and collate data from environmental testing within the plant
Provide an active role in any internal investigations requiring microbiological testing to resolve issues within products or Production areas
Partake in validation exercises as required
Support documentation management of microbiological related publication
Promote safe and compliant working practices within the Laboratory and Production Plant
Promote company strategies
Supports the laboratory 5S programme
Performs other reasonable duties related to the scope of work required
Education and Prior Work Experience Required:
Previous experience working in a laboratory environment within a regulated industry (e.g. FMCG, Medical Device, Pharmaceuticals) is essential
Minimum of A levels in a scientific subject
Experience and knowledge of GMP and ISO22716 or ISO13485 an advantage
Excellent planning, communicational and organisational skills, combined with a confident ability to work independently with minimum supervision and under stringent timelines.
Experience and ability to work as part of a team
Knowledge and experience of Quality tools such as Root Cause analysis, FMEA, CAPA is desirable but not essential
Able to respond positively to change
If you would like to be considered for the above, please send your up to date CV as soon as possible together with an indication of your salary expectations.
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