Job Details

 

Senior Microbiologist

Ref: HM7099 Salary: £Negotiable Contract Type: TemporaryLocation: Folkestone

We have an immediate requirement for a Senior Microbiologist with an established manufacturing client in the area.

 

The role is presented for an initial period of 6 months, with the possibility of an extension thereafter and reports to the QC Manager.

 

We are looking for someone with 5 years + experience in a similar role.

 

Monday to Friday, 37 hours per week.

 

Rate of pay – negotiable according to experience.

 

The Role

The main responsibilities will be to help maintain the appropriate functioning of the microbiological department to ensure all test are completed in appropriateness and in accordance with procedure and in accordance with the relevant ISO standards to maintain high quality products for distribution.

 

     Key Responsibilities:

Prioritise work of the team in accordance with business needs.

Ensuring all laboratory staff are competent and compliant in related procedures and work in accordance with the relevant ISO standards.

Perform Microbiological tests on all materials deemed suitable for use in Producti

Perform Microbiological monitoring on Production Plant & filling areas.

Sample and test the RO process water and seawater deliveries to the site.

Perform examination on contaminated plates to determine bacterial profiles

Keep accurate records and produce concise reports for KPIs, investigations etc.

Maintain a clean working environment in conjunction with procedures and regulatory processes

To perform and collate data from environmental testing within the plant

Provide an active role in any internal investigations requiring microbiological testing to resolve issues within products or Production areas

Partake in validation exercises as required

Support documentation management of microbiological related publication

Promote safe and compliant working practices within the Laboratory and Production Plant

Promote company strategies

Supports the laboratory 5S programme

Performs other reasonable duties related to the scope of work required

 

Education and Prior Work Experience Required:

Previous experience working in a laboratory environment within a regulated industry (e.g. FMCG, Medical Device, Pharmaceuticals) is essential

Minimum of A levels in a scientific subject

Experience and knowledge of GMP and ISO22716 or ISO13485 an advantage

Excellent planning, communicational and organisational skills, combined with a confident ability to work independently with minimum supervision and under stringent timelines.

Experience and ability to work as part of a team

Knowledge and experience of Quality tools such as Root Cause analysis, FMEA, CAPA is desirable but not essential

Able to respond positively to change

 

If you would like to be considered for the above, please send your up to date CV as soon as possible together with an indication of your salary expectations.

 

 

 

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Consultant Details

For further information on this opportunity please contact:


Heather Morgan

Tel: 01303 220844

Email: Heather@rsfl.co.uk

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