CWRS invites applications on behalf of their biopharmaceuticalclient based in West Lothian near Edinburgh where a new exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced QC Microbiology Technician to join them on a permanent, full-time basis.

Job Purpose:

To carry out microbiological analysis for the release of raw materials, intermediate products and final product samples according to defined procedures, protocols and cGMP work practices.

Key duties 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

·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

The ideal candidate will be/have:

·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 would be 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

• Contact: Rebekah Cummings
• Reference: Totaljobs/TJ-MICRO-WL
• Job ID: 67039232