QC Microbiology Technician

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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:

    To apply for this one off opportunity, please send a word copy of your CV to me now by clicking on the Apply button or call me for a confidential chat. Please ensure you have read and agree to our Privacy Policy which can be found on the Quality Start website.

    If this sounds like the role for you or a colleague then please don’t hesitate to contact us. If we manage to successfully fill a permanent placement from your recommendation then we will send you a cheque of £300. We also have many incentive schemes for referring contractors/temp staff so please contact us with the referral and we can provide you with more information.

    For a list of our current vacancies, please visit the Quality Start website.

    If you do not hear from Quality Start within 2 weeks your CV has not been short listed for this role.

    Quality Start are acting as a specialist recruitment consultancy for this role

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