Freelance/Contract Validation Microbiologist

3 weeks ago


Portsmouth, United Kingdom ProPharma Full time

Company profile


Please double check you have the right level of experience and qualifications by reading the full overview of this opportunity below.

For the past 20 years, ProPharma has improved the health and wellness of patients by providing advice and expertise that empowers biotech, med device, and pharmaceutical organizations of all sizes to confidently advance scientific breakthroughs and introduce new therapies. As the world’s largest RCO (Research Consulting Organization), ProPharma partners with its clients through an advise-build-operate model across the complete product lifecycle. With deep domain expertise in regulatory sciences, clinical research solutions, quality & compliance, pharmacovigilance, medical information, and R&D technology, ProPharma offers an end-to-end suite of fully customizable consulting solutions that de-risk and accelerate our partners’ most high-profile drug and device programs.

Position overview

ProPharma is currently partnering with a Biological group establishing a new facility based out of the UK. Currently they require short term support from a ‘Validation Microbiologist’ to support a variety of matters to help them achieve their final GMP certification. This project is to commence immediately; it will offer full time hours for one month but with a potential for further support along the line of the project. This is an onsite position based in Hampshire.

Responsibilities include

  • Train a small team in the actual sample collecting, incubation, basic morphology, and gram staining
  • Carry out morphology tests and identification and subsequent gram staining.
  • Carry out preparation of pure samples for external speciation
  • Prepare and incubate as required pure cultures for standard compendials.
  • Prepare and incubate as required any specific cultures that appear in our baseline monitoring and are not covered by the compendial isolates.
  • Carry out the coupon testing against three disinfectants including all dilutions.
  • Write the final report
  • Support cleaning validation and review
  • Check the SOP’s for active air sampling, use of machine and post-processing which is included in the Risk assessment
  • Preparation of pure cultures and either carry out the exercise or train us to do so.

Qualifications

  • A University degree in Microbiology or a related life-sciences discipline
  • Must have demonstrated experience working in Validation linked to Microbiology
  • Ideally exposed to all tasks set out within the job description
  • Can start immediately and work full time for 1 month
  • Can attend the site in Hampshire on a daily basis
  • Overall support and guidance to our client in the Microbiology area

Additional information

We celebrate our differences and strive to create a workplace where each person can be their authentic self. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Employees are encouraged to unleash their innovative, collaborative, and entrepreneurial spirits. With a holistic approach as an Equal Opportunity Employer, we provide a safe space where all employees feel empowered to succeed.

***ProPharma Group does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters/third parties. Please, no phone calls or emails to anyone regarding this posting.**



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