QA Laboratory TechnicianSalary:  JobTitle: QA Laboratory TechnicianAre you passionate aboutmicrobiology and quality assurance? Do you thrive in a dynamic andchallenging environment? Lloyds Pharmacy Clinical Homecare inHarlow is looking for a dedicated and meticulous QA LaboratoryTechnician to join our team!Job Purpose:As a QA LaboratoryTechnician, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the qualityand safety of our aseptic compounding unit. Your primaryresponsibilities will involve participating in our environmentalmonitoring program and performing microbiological identification ofcontaminants.Key Accountabilities & Activities: Conduct viableand non-viable environmental monitoring using various techniques toensure a sterile environment. Quantify microbiological isolates andperform Gram staining and other identification tests. Conductfertility testing on process simulations to ensure product quality.Oversee the temperature monitoring of storage areas. Maintainaccurate records of QA activities and perform data entry fortrending environmental monitoring data. Perform routine cleaningand QA documentation checks. Participate in training and key taskassessments as needed. Assist with other projects and tasks asrequired by the QA Laboratory Manager.Why LloydsPharmacy ClinicalHomecare?We have a lot to offer to not only the 100,000 patients wesupport, but also to our valued employees. LloydsPharmacy ClinicalHomecare has a wide range of exciting opportunities for passionateprofessionals across nursing, patient services, compounding,pharmacy and warehousing. These roles come with fantastic benefitsincluding: 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays Company bonusscheme Outstanding training & development programmes Up to£1200 refer a friend bonus Full support from our employeeassistance programme including a health and well-being app Savingsand discounts at multiple retailers through our rewards portalAboutYou Essential: GCSEs in English, Maths, and Science or equivalentBSc in Biology, Biomedical Sciences, or Microbiology Experienceworking in a microbiology laboratory Excellent attention to detailand effective communication skills Ability to focus and meet tightdeadlines Desirable: Experience in a GMP environment Experience inaseptic manufacture About UsAt LloydsPharmacy Clinical Homecare,with over four decades of experience supporting patients since1975, we are dedicated to delivering exceptional clinical homecareservices to more than 100,000 patients in their own homes,workplaces, or communities across the UK. Our comprehensive rangeof treatments spans from medication delivery to specialised nursingfor complex conditions such as home parenteral nutrition,chemotherapy, IV antibiotics, enzyme replacement therapy,rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis, and beyond. Working incollaboration with the NHS, pharmaceutical companies, and privatemedical insurers, we prioritise patient care and are guided by ourvalues of Delivering together, Being Accountable, Giving itour all and Continually Improving to provide thehighest standards of service delivery and patient outcomes.We prideourselves on being an equal opportunities employer, committed todiversity & inclusion, taking a person-centred approach to ourinterview process that is fair and free from both discriminationand bias. If you have any reasonable adjustment needs arising froma disability or medical condition to fully participate in therecruitment process, please discuss this with our resourcingteam