Be at the heart of actionFly remote-controlled drones into enemy territory to gather vital information.

Apply Now

Quality Control Scientist

Planet Pharma
Milton Keynes
8 months ago
Applications closed

Related Jobs

View all jobs

Senior QC Analytical Scientist

Lab Technician

Microbiologist

Qualified Person - PETNET UK

Associate Scientist - Microbial Science

Bioinformatics Engineer (we have office locations in Cambridge, Leeds & London)

We are Currently partnered with a global leading healthcare organisation that are based in Milton Keynes. Our clients are specialised in creating innovative vaccines, medicine and solutions within a multitude of therapeutic areas. Our clients are seeking a QC Microbiologist with a focus on sterility. In this role you will perform microbiology testing, isolator and clean room testing as well as doing investigations for deviations, implementation of CAPA’s and change controls. This role also involves testing of finished products and intermediates in accordance with GMP, dossier and relevant pharmacopoeia requirements.


Responsibilities:

  • To perform and oversee testing of intermediate and finished products in accordance with GMP, dossier and where relevant, as per pharmacopoeia requirements.
  • Microbiology testing and Training of personnel (Bioburdens, water testing, plate reading, sterility testing, growth promotion, Lungworm testing and Inactivation’s) in accordance with SOP’s.
  • Release of batches in accordance with LROT, escalating any potential affect to supply.
  • Raising of deviations in the Quality Management System.
  • Supporting with investigations to identify root-cause and implementation of appropriate CAPA’s in the Quality Management System.


Requirements:

  • Microbiology lab experience
  • GMP Compliance experience
  • Experience in Quality Control testing
  • Laboratory investigations


Contract Length: 12 months

Location: Milton Keynes



ABOUT PLANET PHARMA


Planet Pharma is an American parented Employment Business/Agency that provides global staffing services with its head-quarters in Chicago and our EMEA regional office located in Central London. We have invested significantly in creating a robust international platform that enables us to work compliantly in 30+ countries with a current network of 2500+ active contractors globally as well as a very strong permanent / direct hire recruitment offering.


Our specialist knowledge and close relationships with our clients and the wider industry really makes us unique in our field. Just recently we were recognised by FORBES as the 17th best professional staffing firm, and have won multiple awards from industry accredited bodies for our commitment to excellence and service delivery. We have extensive functional expertise including: Regulatory Affairs, Pharmacovigilance, QA, QC, Submissions experts, Clinical development, Quality, Biostatistics, and Medical Affairs / Writing.


We are an equal opportunities Recruitment Business and Agency. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.


www.planet-pharma.com


Please click ‘apply’ or contact Jenson Green(Recruiter I) at Planet Pharma for more information:

E:

Subscribe to Future Tech Insights for the latest jobs & insights, direct to your inbox.

By subscribing, you agree to our privacy policy and terms of service.

Industry Insights

Discover insightful articles, industry insights, expert tips, and curated resources.

Biotechnology Recruitment Trends 2025 (UK): What Job Seekers Must Know About Today’s Hiring Process

Summary: UK biotechnology hiring has shifted from title-led CV screens to capability-driven assessments that emphasise validated lab results, documentation, GxP/QA/RA awareness, data literacy, digital biology tools & measurable impact from bench to bedside. This guide explains what’s changed, what to expect in interviews & how to prepare—especially for wet-lab scientists, bioprocess/CMC engineers, QC/QA specialists, RA/clinical professionals, bioinformatics/data scientists & platform engineers. Who this is for: Biologists, biochemists, biotechnologists, cell & gene therapy scientists, upstream/downstream processing engineers, QA/QC analysts, validation engineers, regulatory affairs specialists, clinical trial professionals, bioinformaticians, data scientists & biotech product/operations managers targeting roles in the UK.

Why Biotechnology Careers in the UK Are Becoming More Multidisciplinary

Biotechnology once meant pipettes, lab benches & research reports. But in today’s UK job market, biotech careers are no longer confined to wet labs or sequencing centres. As the sector expands into gene therapies, synthetic biology, personalised medicine, agricultural biotech, and bioinformatics, professionals are expected to integrate not just biology & chemistry, but also law, ethics, psychology, linguistics & design. This change reflects a broader truth: biotechnology doesn’t happen in isolation. It impacts people’s health, the environment, food supply & society at large. That means careers in biotech now require more than scientific knowledge — they demand legal awareness, ethical reasoning, patient empathy, clear communication, and user-centred design. In this article, we’ll explore why biotech careers in the UK are becoming multidisciplinary, how law, ethics, psychology, linguistics & design are shaping job descriptions, and what job-seekers & employers need to do to succeed in this transformed landscape.

Biotechnology Team Structures Explained: Who Does What in a Modern Biotechnology Department

Biotechnology is a fast-moving, highly interdisciplinary sector that spans research, development, clinical trials, manufacturing, regulatory affairs, and commercialisation. In the UK, biotech firms, pharmaceutical companies, academic spin-outs, and contract research organisations (CROs) are collaborating more than ever, leading to the creation of complex teams with specialised roles. To deliver safe, effective, and compliant biotech products — whether diagnostics, biologics, gene therapies, environmental biotech, or agricultural innovations — it's vital to know who does what. This article will map out the structure of a modern biotech department. We’ll define the key roles, how they interact across the product lifecycle, what skills are required in the UK, typical career paths, salary expectations, and examples of how startups versus large firms organise themselves. Whether you are a hiring manager or a job seeker, this will help you understand the landscape of biotechnology jobs in the UK.