Microbiology Technician - Milton Keynes - 12-Month Contract
Do you want to be involved with exciting Pharmaceutical projects?
When it comes to the development and production of veterinary vaccines, our pharmaceutical client has the largest centre in the industry worldwide and is a Centre of Excellence; employing more than 1000 people. They are looking to add to their team and require a Microbiology Technician.
This a fantastic opportunity to be involved with the critical investment projects..
Responsibilities:
- To perform and oversee testing of all samples submitted to the micro and sterility department (including EM, water, intermediate and finished products) in accordance with GMP, dossier, quality guidelines and where relevant, as per pharmacopoeia requirements (testing includes Bioburdens, Lungworm, plate reading, sterility testing, growth promotion and Inactivation’s)
- Training of new staff and ongoing training of staff in new or improved methods. Ensure training documents are kept up to date.
- Identifies and facilitates Continuous Improvement opportunities which will improve productivity or result with cost saving.
- Drive change management for introduction of new / improved methods and validation of new equipment and validation on new biomaterials
- Chair Environmental monitoring meetings and author Environmental monitoring trend reports.
- Release of batches in accordance with LROT and LTA, escalating any potential affect to supply
- Provide the required data for the Product Quality Reviews, as required.
- Update SOP's, and Specs ensuring they are current and relevant.
Requirements:
- Microbiology/Sterility lab experience
- GMP Compliance
- Minimum 3 years of experience with excellent understanding of testing within a laboratory environment
- Laboratory investigations
- Method and equipment validation
- Project management
- Proficient in use of Microsoft Office especially Excel and Word.
- Able to communicate at all levels and across all functions
- Ability to communicate concise technical information with clarity
- Good Time Management in a high flow through laboratory
If this role is of interest to you, please apply now!
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