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Job Description
Job Summary: Microbiologist responsible for providing support to the site, developing and maintaining microbiological methods, and ensuring compliance with quality and regulatory requirements.
As a Microbiologist, you will be responsible for:
- Providing microbiological support to the site, including trending data, monitoring Out of Specifications, and participating in laboratory investigations.
- Testing of In-process, Drug Substance, and Drug Product Batches manufactured.
- Coordinating all site Utilities testing-environmental monitoring and water testing programmes.
- Leading all environmental investigations, root cause analysis, and reporting close out.
- Leading monthly environmental review meetings and presenting all relevant trends to a cross-departmental team.
- Providing annual contamination control training to all personnel.
- Providing aseptic technique training to all new employees.
- Validating microbiological methods, including bioburden and endotoxin testing.
- Supporting autoclave validation programme.
- Stability testing of Drug Substance and Drug Product Batches.
- Participating in Quality and Safety regulatory audits.
- Supporting raw material testing when required for GMP manufacture.
- Troubleshooting equipment and techniques within the Analytical team.
- Participating in other projects/duties as defined by the Quality Director.
Requirements:
- Third-level degree in a life Science discipline.
- 2-5 years' experience in a microbiology role with relevant experience in environmental monitoring and utilities testing, bioburden testing, and endotoxin testing.
- Experience in validation of microbiological methods also required.
- Strong analytical and technical skills.
- Ability to learn quickly and take responsibility for tasks/projects.
- Highly organized and structured approach to task completion.
- Strong time management awareness and the ability to drive projects forward.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to present work in clear, concise reports or presentations.
Our company is a world-leading animal health company focused on the needs of those who raise and care for animals. We offer a range of benefits, including:
- Competitive salary.
- Bonus.
- 25.5 days holiday per annum plus public holidays.
- A defined contributory pension plan.
- Private medical insurance for you and your family.
- Empowered flexible working.