Microbiologist

Location: Co Durham
Salary: £9 per hour
Status: Contract
Ref: PC10387
Duration: 3 month

Our client is a well established pharmaceutical company. They are looking to recruit a talented micro-biologist. You will be responsible for the microbiological testing of all incoming raw materials intermediates, finished goods and environmental monitoring samples. 

Principle Job Accountabilities

Performs the microbiological testing of all raw materials, intermediates, finished products and environmental monitoring samples

Ensures all work is documented, checked and reported promptly.
Ensures any atypical/out of specification results are reported to the Team Leader immediately, and any resulting investigation is initiated at once.
Ensures that all cGMP/GLP regulations are strictly adhered to and that SOPs are followed at all times.
Maintains excellent levels of housekeeping, safety and environmental standards within the laboratory.
Participates in internal audits of GMP and Health and Safety.
Performs routine calibration and maintenance duties as required.
Liases with Team Leader to identify and address training needs, and ensures individual training record is kept up to date.
Embraces and promotes the philosophy of team working.
When required provides training in the microbiological test methods and tasks

Knowledge & Skills Required

A levels qualification in a science based subjects i.e. Biology and or Chemistry plus experience in food / pharmaceutical industry
Or
HNC/HNC in microbiology or closely related subject.
Knowledge of working within ISO 9000 and a GMP Pharmaceutical environment.
Proficient PC skills including Microsoft packages WORD, EXCEL.

The recruiter has stated that all applicants for this job should be able to prove that they are legally entitled to work in the UK. CY Partners LLP, trading as CY Partners is an Employment Business/Agency.