Senior Microbiologist

The Estée Lauder Companies is currently recruiting for a Senior Microbiologist within the Quality Assurance department, to join an experienced and committed team at Whitman Laboratories where as a team we manufacture around a fifth of Estée Lauder's global sales output. We are based in the UK. This role is based on our day shift.

The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. is one of the world's leading manufacturers and marketers of quality skin care, makeup, fragrance and hair care products.

As the global leader in prestige beauty, we touch over half a billion consumers a year. Our Company's products are sold in over 150 countries and territories under the following brand names: Aveda, Bobbi Brown, Bumble and Bumble, Clinique, DKNY, Dr. JART, Estée Lauder, GLAMGLOW, Jo Malone London, Kiton, La Mer, Lab Series, MAC, Michael Kors, Origins, Tom Ford, Tommy Hilfiger, Too Faced and many more.

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Microbiologist to join our Quality Assurance team. The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting accurate analysis, evaluation and release of raw materials, mass and/or finished goods in accordance with specifications and standards before being used for production. As well as acting as Subject Matter Expert for all Microbiology-related queries and responsible for ensuring all micro standards are upheld across the QC laboratory.

The Senior Microbiologist will also support the Microbiology Manager in effectively operating the Microbiology lab and assuring quality of laboratory work is performed. As the Subject Matter Expert, the job role provides expert microbiology, hygiene and quality support for the site, ensuring that Microbiological risks are minimised.

• Review annual trend data and write Annual Reports covering Environmental Monitoring and Purified Water system

• Support the implementation of initiatives related to Microbiology laboratory excellence, formulation and manufacturing process (Incl hygienic design) microbiology risk reduction.

• Support in resolving microbiology related manufacturing and testing issues, by providing expertise in microbiology and trouble shooting.

• Develop training materials/ tools, Perform training, attend Community of Practice meetings on microbiology as site representative

• Identify opportunities of improvement, new technologies/tool/ test methods in the area of microbiology to support continuous improvement at site

• Support internal/ External audits to provide microbiology expertise as appropriate

• Change Control/CAPA's author and/or reviewer/approver as appropriate.

• Write internal standards (SOP, guidances, working instructions etc) as appropriate.

• Provide technical support to solve micro related issues on site

• Set Microbiological standards for the site based on regulatory requirements

• Providing over-sight and expert consultancy to ensure products and processes are microbiologically robust and are manufactured in hygienic equipment within appropriately designed facilities.

• Ensuring best available microbiological monitoring and testing techniques are in place and in-use

Characteristics of a successful candidate:

• Minimum Bachelor's degree in Microbiology

• Prior experience in Cosmetics, Pharmaceutical (or related) industry ideally

• Involvement in trouble shooting of microbiological issues within manufacturing processes

• Experience working with cross-functional teams

• Strong knowledge of GMP, ISO and safety guidelines

• Solid knowledge of plant hygiene

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Electronic QMS, and SAP/LIMS systems is preferred

• Excellent communication (oral and written)

• Excellent interpersonal skills

• Excellent technical knowledge of microbiology

• Ability to establish internal standards in microbiology based on current regulations and internal requirements

• Results-driven individual with a strong customer and quality focus

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. If you are passionate about microbiology and quality assurance, and have a strong desire to work in a dynamic and innovative environment, we would love to hear from you.

We are committed to providing a supportive and inclusive work environment, and we welcome applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds and experiences. If you require any adjustments to our recruitment process, please let us know and we will do our best to accommodate your needs.