Technician, Biology/Microbiology

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Description

This role offers a unique opportunity to work within a small laboratory setting at a global leader in the healthcare industry. The position includes a very wide scope of testing to develop industrial microbiology skills and deepen your understanding of the role of QC microbiology labs within the medical devices sector. The post holder will be trained in a variety of test methods and be encouraged to undergo personal professional development throughout their time of employment.

The Job Will Involve

Carrying out microbiological testing to ensure product meets strict quality standards.

Collaborating with other departments to ensure timely release of products and materials.

Supporting laboratory investigations and non-conformance investigations.

Ensureing the principles of cGMP are applied and that all documentation is followed to adhere to ISO9000, ISO13485, FDA QSRs and the Medical device directive.

Duties & Responsibilities

Ensure that microbiological testing is performed in a timely manner

Bioburden testing

Sterility testing

Antibiotic potency testing

Endotoxin testing

Environmental monitoring

Enumeration and identification of contaminants

Management of consumables and materials used in testing

Autoclaving of items for the laboratory and production

Execution of the laboratory cleaning program

Review of sterilization documentation

Quality and Compliance Related

Responsibilities

Ensures that all activities are carried out in compliance with all regulations and laws governing business and quality operations

GMP documentation and Quality Systems

Support investigations and participate in completion of Non-conformance reports and OOS excursions

Training

Ensure that own training records are up to date and complete

Assist in the training of other staff

Validation

Support validation of test methods and equipment for the microbiology department

Support validation of processes for sterility assurance

External communications

Ensure that consumables are ordered in a timely manner to avoid testing delays

Support documentation revisions.

Job Specific Competencies

Able to follow procedures to ensure the principles of cGMP are upheld

Able to communicate and present information and ideas effectively

Able to work to deadlines

Able to react to a changing environment and under time pressures

Able to work as part of a team to work towards a common goal

Able to manage own time and prioritize own workload to ensure timely completion of assigned work

GLP Competencies

Credo values: Integrity and Credo based actions

Customer focus: Results and Performance driven with a sense of Urgency

Talent development: Collaboration, Self-awareness, Adaptability

Education

Minimum of A level in Science or mathematics discipline (international equivalents acceptable)

Desired BSc degree in Biological sciences

Experience

Minimum 1 years experience in a laboratory setting (Practical laboratory experience gained through a degree is acceptable)

Working with Microsoft office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Office)

Desired previous experience working within a quality environment in the Food, Consumer, Pharmaceutical or Medical device industry