Microbiology Analyst I

Bio Products Laboratory (BPL), part of Kedrion Biopharma, is currently recruiting for a Microbiology Lab Analyst to join the Microbiology and Sterility Assurance team within the Quality Department located in Elstree, Hertfordshire.

The role will include contributing to the microbiological function at BPL, through competently taking and testing samples in accordance with Microbiology’s Standard Operating Procedures, BPL Policies, and to the principles of GMP.

BPL manufactures pharmaceutical products derived from human blood plasma. These products are used to treat patients for conditions such as immunodeficiencies, coagulation disorders and critical care (blood volume deficiency).

This new and exciting opportunity will offer the successful candidate the opportunity to join an organisation where our products change people’s lives, and the purpose of our work is lived and breathed through its people.

Duties & Responsibilities will include –

• To perform a wide variety of microbiological tests and environmental sampling in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures, BPL policies and GMP.
• To read, collate, report and archive results using defined documentation and computer systems.
• To ensure equipment used is clean, calibrated and maintained.
• Responsible for preparing reagents, standards and control samples and contribute to general laboratory housekeeping duties.
• Ensure good stock control.
• To promptly report any deviations, out-of-specification / limits results. To assist where required with investigations.
• To operate a variety of instrumentation and computer software packages intended for data analysis, collation and other related applications (e.g. LIMS).
• To make recommendations for documentation revision.
• To observe laboratory health and safety instructions regarding the use of personal protective clothing and equipment, and contribute to the development and improvement of safer working practices. To assist in generating risk assessments.
• To organise own assigned working activities. To be responsible for reporting issues or delays to laboratory management.
• To assist with the calibration or validation of laboratory equipment and automated systems.
• To participate in the receipt of audits from internal (BPL) and external sources.

Skills to help you within the role –

• Degree in a relevant scientific discipline
• Computer literate – competent in the use of Microsoft Office, in particular word and excel at an intermediate level.

• Experience of working in a laboratory environment (ideally microbiology)

• Understanding of GMP/GLP.

• Good knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry, both within a laboratory and across pharmaceutical processes.

• Knowledge of laboratory SOPs and ability to revise and write new procedures.

• Understanding of knowledge of laboratory operations and practical work.

• Knowledge of stock control and budgeting in own area

• Experience in using analytical equipment and pipettes.
• Experience writing reports.

In return we offer -

We're looking for highly motivated and experienced people to drive the business forward. In return you'll be supported in developing your skills with ongoing training and career opportunities.

• Competitive salary
• Bonus
• 25 days holiday
• Pension
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Employee assistance programme
• My Healthy Advantage phone app
• Virtual GP
• Cycle to work scheme
• Subsided canteen

BPL is based in Borehamwood, in a secure campus surrounded by natural beauty, greenery, lakes and wildlife. To be part of our brilliant team, please apply today.