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:
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