Job Ref: 213549191

Date: 2021-04-15 10:51:03

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We are one of the world’s leading names in Biotechnology and Animal Health, whose products have helped millions of people across the globe.

We are looking to recruit a Quality Control Technician / QC Specialist (Microbiology) to join us on an initial 12 month contract.

You will be responsible for supporting analytical method validation / improvements and method transfers for Biology and Microbiology labs between sites with a key accountability for the areas of qualification of critical reagents (biomaterials) used in Bio-assays, such as ELISA coats, ELISA conjugates, reference sera, toxins etc.

Prior experience of Immunology techniques such as ELISA’s, haemagglutination tests, antigen mass assay is essential.

Key Responsibilities Include:

* Biology/Microbiology method validation / improvements and test transfer between labs/sites.

* Production and Validation and of biomaterials used in in-process and final product testing.

* Understanding of microbiology techniques is beneficial.

* Support in change management for introduction of new / improved methods and validation of new equipment.

* Be able to produce technical documents such as protocols, testing and execution plans and final reports.

* Update SOP’s and other GMP documents ensuring they are current and relevant.

* Reporting laboratory activities in a clear, organised manner, in the form of reports, following the standard operating procedures.

* Good understanding and ability to perform efficient lab investigations arising from deviations or invalid/atypical results.

* Reporting and investigation of OOS and OOT results, determine root causes and implementing effective CAPA actions.

* Interact closely with fellow scientists and global/regional colleagues within own and other departments.

* Work in a multi-disciplinary and international team and environment.

* Comply with Standard Operational Procedures (SOP’s), GMP, ESH procedures and corporate policies and process improvements.

* Maintain all documentation and training records as per GMP requirements

Knowledge and Experience Required

* Good understanding and working knowledge of GMP Quality Systems

* Technical expertise in ELISA’s and other immunology techniques, including microbiology techniques.

* Minimum 3 years of experience with excellent understanding of testing within a laboratory environment

* Laboratory investigations experience

* Validation and method development

* Proficient in use of Microsoft Office especially Excel and Word.

* Good Protocol and Report writing skills.

* Ability to troubleshoot to resolve issues

* Basic Statistical understanding Knowledge such as Minitab Statistical software

* Able to communicate concise technical information with clarity, at all levels and across all functions

* Able to assist in fact finding discussions

* Degree in Biology/Microbiology

* Demonstrated scientific problem-solving capabilities

* Full UK driving licence

Please press apply now to submit your application. Alternatively, if you would like further information on this position or other positions win a similar sector, please feel free to contact our Shaunna Doherty on (phone number removed) for a confidential conversation.

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