Hobson Prior are looking for a Microbiology Lab Technician to join a leading global biopharmaceutical company that has been inventing for life for more than a century. As the Lab Technician you will perform microbiology testing, isolator and clean room testing as well as inputting data onto spreadsheets and filing away.

Job Responsibilities:

• Perform 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 and Inactivation's) in accordance with SOP's.
• Communicate with other professionals regarding the development, manufacturing and testing of pharmaceutical products.
• Raise CAPA actions and ensure results are reliable, batches are released on time and lab errors are at the absolute minimum.
• Ensure all activities are performed in compliance with GMP, MSD quality guidelines and pharmacopeia.
• Actively contributes to Laboratory Improvement activities.
• Perform and trend environmental monitoring and water testing.
• Report and investigate OOS result, lab investigations to identify root causes.
• Update SOP's, and Specs ensuring they are current and relevant to updated in order to minimise time taken to release batches, eradicating unnecessary delays.
• Promote safety within the laboratory areas, by carrying out safety observations, ensuring correct signage and maintaining COSHH documentation to prevent or reduce unnecessary exposure to hazardous substances.
• Ensure timely completion of results in SAP and up to date specifications for microbiology lab tests.

Requirements:

• GMP experience.
• Degree in microbiology.
• At least 1-year experience of bioburdens and environmental monitoring in cleanrooms.

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