Microbiologist Technologist

CK Group
Barnard Castle
1 month ago
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CK Group are recruiting for a Microbiologist Technologist, to join a company in the pharmaceutical industry, at their site based in Barnard Castle, on a contract basis for 4 months.

 
Salary:

PAYE £15.64 per hour. 

 
Microbiologist Technologist Role:

  • To be knowledgeable in regulatory requirements associated with their specialism area.
  • To be able to work without direct supervision in their area of specialism at the Barnard Castle site or other sites as required.
  • To develop methodology for new or modified techniques and prepare written SOPs/Methods.
  • To train junior staff in any aspects of their work as specified by the Team Manager.
  • Create documentation, methods, procedures, protocols and reports to agreed targets.

 
Your Background:

  • Hold a relevant scientific degree eg. Microbiology or similar, or have equivalent working experience.
  • Knowledge of Pharmaceutical Microbiology including Environmental Monitoring, Endotoxin testing, and sterility, etc.
  • Knowledge of Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) would be advantageous.
  • Hold a relevant scientific degree eg. Microbiology or similar, or have equivalent working experience.
  • This role is open to fresh grauduates.

 
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 121 622 in all correspondence. 

 
Please note: 

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

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