QC Microbiology Technician

QC Microbiology Technician - Swindon

Opportunity:

This is a brand new position that has been created due to expansion. My client is a global pharmaceutical manufacturing company are looking to recruit an experienced Microbiologist where you will be carrying out high volume microbiology testing on finished drug products.

Duties and responsibilities include:

• Conducting QC Microbiology testing on finished drug products.
• Supporting the QC Scientist’s on microbiology testing.
• Maintaining the microbiology laboratory.
• Maintaining stock levels and preparation of logbooks.
• Maintenance of lab equipment to include but not exclusively: Switching on VLF Class II cabinet Boiling water / bead baths, Media preparation (pH testing of media, autoclave waste & sterilisation of equipment).
• Maintenance of weekly stock culture isolates.
• Washing Micro Glassware and use of glass washer.
• Conducting In-process sampling testing when required.
• Collective Environmental monitoring samples as required.
• Conducting Growth Promotion testing of incoming goods.

The hours of work are either Tuesday - Saturday 7.00 am - 3.00 pm or 8.00 am - 4.00 pm.

This is a 12 months contract based in Swindon which will be reviewed for a possible extension or go permanent however this is all dependent on the candidate and business performance. The PAYE rate is £13.58 per hour.

Skills:

To apply for the role of QC Microbiology Technician you will have the following:

• Microbiologist qualification or similar.
• Ideally Microbiology experience within the pharmaceutical industry or another highly regulated environment.
• Good IT skills
• Word, Excel and Outlook.

How to Apply:

To apply for this one off opportunity, please send a word copy of your CV to me now by clicking on the Apply button or call me for a confidential chat. Please ensure you have read and agree to our Policy which can be found on the Quality Start website.

If this sounds like the role for you or a colleague then please don’t hesitate to contact us. If we manage to successfully fill a permanent placement from your recommendation then we will send you a cheque of £300. We also have many incentive schemes for referring contractors/temp staff so please contact us with the referral and we can provide you with more information.

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