Quality Control Technician (Microbiology) – Permanent role
Our client is a world leader within their industry, offering sustainable and intelligent solutions for their customers. Our client is passionate about performance and driving their employees to develop within their roles.
This is a varied and wide ranging role where the responsibilities of the role will include;
·Execute microbiological procedures for testing of raw materials, intermediate products and final product samples, according to defined SOPs and protocols
·Perform environmental monitoring of cleanroom areas as required, to support the manufacturing process
·Conduct all activities in a careful and safe manner and in full compliance with HSE requirements
·Ensure that equipment, facilities and materials used in the QC laboratories comply with defined standards
·Adhere to 5S working practices. Identify and implement areas for continuous improvement and escalate to Lab Manager
·Immediately escalate and report any deviations to materials, facilities, processes or procedures to line manager
·Maintain all QC systems, databases, logs and support the generation of QC trend data
·Be accountable for the QC areas being clean, tidy and well-organised and in a state of continuous inspection readiness
·Ensure that all required training is complete in procedures performed and operate in compliance with best cGMP working practices at all times
·Actively contribute to the development and maintenance of an enthusiastic, supportive and collaborative environment within the team setting
·Undertake any other duties in accordance with company requirements
·Support QC activities in line with manufacturing schedule, as per rota. This includes provision of overtime cover as required, including late rota and weekend rota cover
Experience;
·Degree in biological sciences or relevant experience
·Knowledge of GMP guidelines and regulatory bodies
·Experience of microbiological methods in a production-focused environment including but not limited to; Total Viable Count, Bacterial Endotoxin, Environmental monitoring, microbial identification and Growth Promotion
·Experience in cell culture and virology assays desirable
·Biologics background ideal
·Experience managing external relationships for effective delivery i.e. suppliers
·Experience of Quality Management Systems
·Experience of working to deadlines and managing conflicting priorities
Skills required
·Ability to organise and schedule work within a busy QC department with experience of writing and working to SOP documentation
·Excellent time management and prioritisation skills
·Ability to communicate at all levels
If this is the right role for you and you have the relevant skills to be successful in this role please apply with a full CV in Word format.
BR Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. BR Recruitment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.