Job Description

Microbiologist - £14.74-£19.80 PH - 6 months - Reading Shift days Thursday-Monday

Working in a Pharmaceutical Microbiology laboratory to perform a wide range of analytical analyses for a variety of food, pharmaceutical and healthcare companies and supports research and innovation.

The role at Technician is to be responsible for performing a range of routine activities to support effective completion of projects and meet the customer’s contractual agreements. Perform lab admin and housekeeping activities, basic routine analysis and work in accordance with the quality standards within Pharmaceutical Microbiology laboratory. The position will be primarily based at the Wokingham location although may require attendance of any of the RSSL sites. Working Pattern will be Thursday to Monday, with expectation to work Bank Holidays including Christmas and New Year.

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities: Testing for Routine Analysis (Endotoxins, Bioburdens, Total Viable Count, Environmental Monitoring) Technical, Provide high quality customer service at all times by ensuring effective organisation of assigned workload, integrity of analytical data generated and timely/accurate provision of results. Perform a range of basic routine analysis using (list techniques) under supervision of a senior member of staff. 3. Operate basic lab equipment as directed. Be competent in the use of generic and specific software packages required for the role: Laboratory’s LIMS system, Q-Pulse, etc.. Perform Lab admin and housekeeping duties as directed. Work to the highest standards of safety and quality by ensuring that appropriate COSHHs, risk assessments and SOPs are understood and followed . . To understand and work to the requirements of GMP and UKAS. 5. Ensure training records are accurate

Candidates will be Accountable, honest, hardworking and able to work efficiently in a team Flexible and adaptable to meet customer/business requirements. Meticulous attention to detail and an ability to follow written instructions. Good written and verbal communication skills. Self motivated, enthusiastic and quick to learn. Well organized and capable of working on multiple activities concurrently. Computer literate in standard MS office applications Scientific understanding of basic lab equipment English fluency (written and spoken) Microbiological Background/Degree preferred. Full training given.Please note candidates who are on student visas please do not apply as this is a temp to perm role and the client does not support sponsor visa.

For further details contact Sarah Harvey Limited, 14 The Innovation centre, Kenilworth or send your details to sue at sarahharvey com