Job Ref: 214938468

Date: 2021-10-18 16:48:20

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Job title – Senior Laboratory Technician (Microbiology)

Location – Milton Keynes, MK9 1LA

Salary – Inside IR35, Up to £(Apply online only) per day depending on experience

Duration – Initial 12-month contract/Full-time

Sector – Healthcare/Pharmaceutical

A global pharmaceutical company is looking for a Senior Laboratory Technician for Microbiological testing within the quality control department at their Milton Keynes site. They are a global health care leader with a diversified portfolio of prescription medicines, vaccines, and animal health products. Today, they are building a new kind of healthcare company – one that is ready to help create a healthier future for all of us.

Their ability to excel depends on the integrity, knowledge, imagination, skill, diversity, and teamwork of an individual like you. To this end, they strive to create an environment of mutual respect, encouragement, and teamwork. As part of the global team, you'll have the opportunity to collaborate with talented and dedicated colleagues while developing and expanding your career.

As a Senior Laboratory Technician, your responsibilities will include:

* Performing testing of intermediate and finished products in accordance with GMP, dossier and where relevant, as per pharmacopoeia requirements.

* Microbiology Testing (bioburdens, plate reading, sterility testing, growth promotion, inactivation, campylobacter, identification, and cell count) in accordance with SOP’s.

* Providing competency training or testing guidance to new team members.

* Liaising with other professionals regarding the development, manufacturing and testing of pharmaceutical products.

* Ensuring all activities are performed in compliance with GMP, quality guidelines and pharmacopeia.

* Performing and trending environmental monitoring and water testing.

* Updating SOP's, and Specs ensuring they are current and relevant to updated in order to minimise time taken to release batches, eradicating unnecessary delays.

* SAP – ensuring timely completion of results in SAP and up to date specifications for microbiology lab tests.

* Recording of test results.

* Initiating events in the system, performing laboratory investigation, and supporting Manufacturing/Laboratory cross functional investigations.

* Stock check completion and ordering of consumables to ensure Microbiology testing can continue.

* Completion of CAPA for investigations.

* Completion of SOP and SPF updates.

* Participating in Change controls.

* Participating in cross functional meetings with Internal or External stakeholders.

We are looking for a Senior Laboratory Technician who has the following skills and experiences:

* Degree in related Science Discipline

* Basic microbiology knowledge.

* MS Word and Excel.

* Protocol and Report writing.

* Ability to troubleshoot resolve issues.

* Ability 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.

* Flexible approach to changing priorities.

* Attention to detail.

To apply for this role as Senior Laboratory Technician, please click apply online and upload an updated copy of your CV.

The job title of ‘Senior’ relates simply to the level of experience and has no relevance to age. You are encouraged to apply for any opportunities that you feel to be suitable, irrespective of age or level of experience

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