Weekend Microbiologist

Wokingham
11 months ago
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Position Title: Weekend Microbiologist

Duration: Contract - 6 Months

Location: Wokingham, Berkshire

This position is Weekends (Saturday and Sunday). MUST be available for four weeks onsite training.

Our Client is a customer focused, science led and results driven Company.
Our Clients' Pharmaceutical Microbiology laboratory performs a wide range of analytical analyses for a variety of food, pharmaceutical and healthcare companies and supports research and innovation.
The role at Technician is to be responsible for performing a range of routine activities to support effective completion of projects and meet the customer's contractual agreements.
Perform lab admin and housekeeping activities, basic routine analysis and work in accordance with the quality standards within Pharmaceutical Microbiology laboratory.
The position will be primarily based at the Wokingham location although may require attendance of any of the Clients' sites.
Working Pattern will cover the Saturday and Sundays predominantly.
There will be an initial need to work during the week for training purposes only.

Responsibilities:

Weekend Working Testing for Routine Analysis (Endotoxins, Bioburdens, Total Viable Count, Environmental Monitoring)

Technical

Provide high quality customer service at all times by ensuring effective organisation of assigned workload, integrity of analytical data generated and timely/accurate provision of results.
Perform a range of basic routine analysis using (list techniques) under supervision of a senior member of staff.
Operate basic lab equipment as directed.
Be competent in the use of generic and specific software packages required for the role: Laboratory's LIMS system, Q-Pulse, etc
Provide training in routine activities.
Perform Lab admin and housekeeping duties as directed.
Will be expected to work in different laboratories if the demand is required.

Communication & Influence

Work as part of an efficient analytical team

QEHS

Work to the highest standards of safety and quality by ensuring that appropriate COSHHs, risk assessments and SOPs are understood and followed.
To complete assigned quality actions in a timely manner
To maintain a clean, tidy and safe working environment.
To understand and work to the requirements of GMP and UKAS.
Ensure training records are accurate.

Required Skills:

Accountable, honest, hardworking and able to work efficiently in a team
Flexible and adaptable to meet customer/business requirements.
Meticulous attention to detail and an ability to follow written instructions.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Self-motivated, enthusiastic and quick to learn.
Well organized and capable of working on multiple activities concurrently.
Computer literate in standard MS office applications
Scientific understanding of basic lab equipment
English fluency (written and spoken)

Qualifications:

Microbiological Background/Degree preferred.Why work through Contechs?

Contechs is a leading Automotive, Design, Engineering, Technology and Innovation Recruitment Consultancy. Founded in 1997, with an inhouse Contractor Care Team to support all external employees, acts as an employment agency for permanent and contract recruitment.

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