QC Scientist – Microbiology

Worthing, West Sussex (GBR)
Negotiable
12 Months
Start date: ASAP
Ref: TBC

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Required skills

microbiology
quality control
gxp

Job description Posted 03 January 2024

QC Scientist – Microbiology

12 Months

Worthing

Shift Role – 7am to 5.45pm / 4 on 4 off

Rate: £17.96p/h Max including shift allowance

Job Purpose:

• To carry out microbiological analytical test methods for non-sterile products including stability products (as required) using SOPs and accurately document the results as part of the quality control process to ensure a batch is of satisfactory quality for release to the market.

• To perform environmental monitoring of areas and water bioburden testing in line with the requirements of the SOPs and to accurately record the results

Key Responsibilities:

· To test routine production and stability samples supplied from the site Value Streams and meet testing lead-time targets. This includes microbial examination of non-sterile products and water, and microbial identification, depending on area(s) of responsibility.

· Calibrate and maintain analytical equipment.

· Carry out environmental monitoring (viable) of non-sterile production/Microbiology laboratory testing areas, depending on area(s) of responsibility.

· Participate in and supply information/data for OOS investigations and support lead investigator/CAPA lead, as required.

· To check and verify analytical testing, environmental monitoring and other data generated by other analysts, depending on area(s) of responsibility. Generation and review of associated Microbiological reports

· To adhere to and help maintain the highest levels of safety and GLP within the department and ensure training records are kept up to date.

· Training of personnel in processes and procedures as required.

· Support validation of equipment and methods as required

· Participate in project work and audit commitments as required.

· Supply data / reports to Value Stream as requested.

Minimum Level of Job-Related Experience required

· A high standard and appreciation of GxP

· Working knowledge of routine microbiological techniques

· Ability to positively contribute to the team.

· Computer literate