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Microbiologist Technologist

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CK Group are recruiting for a Microbiologist Technologist, to join one of the top ten companies in the pharmaceutical industry, on a contract basis until the end of 2025.

Salary:
 
£15.64 per hour PAYE.

Microbiologist Technologist Role:

Perform routine testing and monitoring on finished product.
Support production.
Prepare reports.
Perform routine water sampling and testing. 
Your Background:

Hold a relevant scientific qualification or have equivalent working experience.
Knowledge of Microbiological testing such as endotoxin, environmental monitoring and sterility.
Knowledge of working in a GMP/GLP environment.
Any experience in the pharmaceutical industry would be an advantage. 
Company:
 
Our client is one of the largest global healthcare companies researching, developing and supplying innovative medicines, vaccines and healthcare products with their global headquarters in the UK. They invest around £1bn in research and development in the UK annually.

Location: 
 
This role is based at our clients site in Barnard Castle.

Apply:
 
It is essential that applicants hold entitlement to work in the UK. Please quote job reference (Apply online only).

Please note: 
This role may be subject to a satisfactory basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

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