Microbiology Technologist - GSK0JP00105609

Job Title Line Manager Name / Job Title
Microbiological Technologist Microbiology Team Manager
Department Country location
Quality Barnard Castle, UK

Job Purpose
Microbiological Technologist reporting to the Team Manager of the relevant unit and responsible for performing a wide range of
biologically related activities.

Key Responsibilities: Describe the key deliverables to be achieved by the post holder and the ongoing responsibilities of the role.
Responsibilities applicable to all roles at Barnard Castle site:
 To work as a flexible and motivated member of the team.
 To follow all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and/or Standards of Work (SW) applicable and in which the individual has been trained.
 To act at all times in compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and to report any quality issues.
 To act in a safe manner, always (in compliance with the Health & Safety at Work Act, and all other relevant legislation) and to use GSK safety reporting systems to highlight potential hazards.
 To remain up to date with all training requirements (both 'classroom' courses and computer- based training through the 'My Learning' internal platform).
 To take part in Continuous Improvement (CI) activities to highlight improvements to equipment and processes.
 To take part in Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Corrective and Preventative Action (CAPA) processes.

Job Specific Responsibilities:
 To be multi skilled and demonstrate a level of specialism in a minimum of the disciplines listed below, employing high
standards of Good Laboratory Practice (GLP).
 To be knowledgeable in regulatory requirements associated with their specialism area.
 To be able to work without direct supervision in their area of specialism on 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.
 To support investigations/projects within their specialism within the department.
 To participate/represent the department on major site projects.
 To prepare and publish reports/analyse monitoring data as directed by the Team Manager.
 To liaise efficiently and effectively with Production/Quality Assurance (QA) and other corporate groups as required.
 Support audit readiness activities.
 To support routine monitoring programmes within their areas of specialism.
 To provide active support to Team Manager during regulatory inspection.

Minimum Level of Education Required
Minimum GCSE or Equivalent in Mathematics and English
Preferred Level of Education
 A level or Equivalent in Science

Minimum Level of Job-Related Experience Required
Preferred demonstrated role at 1 previous employer

Related Experience sections above that are required for the job.
 Demonstrate knowledge in at least one area of Pharmaceutical Microbiology i.e. Environmental Monitoring, Finished
Product Testing (Endotoxin, Sterility or Microbial Limit testing) Sterilisation, Biological Indicators, Microbial
Identification, Lab Equipment validation, Method Validation.
 Detailed understanding of the GSK Quality Management System and relevant legislation
 Effective organisation, communication, presentation and influencing skills
 IT Skill

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