Company:
CV-Library
Location: South East
Closing Date: 24/10/2024
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent
Job Requirements / Description
Microbiologist Competitive + Bonus
South ABJ7288
Permanent
Are you a graduate or recent graduate in the microbiology or biology related field. As a microbiologist you will be part of a global organisation where your primary role is to support all company areas (R&D / plant sites) to achieve and maintain microbial free status. As microbiologist you would support a microbial testing service, and independently plan and execute technical work program. As a biologist with a key background in microbiology you would lead technical projects and apply Microbiology expertise effectively to solve customer problems.
Key Responsibilities
* Perform microbiological analysis of raw materials, in process products and finished goods.
* Conduct Biocide Efficacy testing studies in support of the business.
* Culture collection development and maintenance.
* To support the business with microbial safety and quality issues.
* Support with timely investigation of customer complaints and other sources of nonconforming work.
* Carry out Plant hygiene audits in order to identify processes, practices, equipment and raw materials that contribute to microbial contamination.
* Plan and execute project work to develop application and knowledge.
* Liaise with internal and external contacts as necessary to track and communicate service activity status.
* Develop and maintain awareness in relevant technical fields.
* Provide technical support to operations, R&D, sales, quality and regulatory as required.
* Sample log in and reporting using LIMS system.
* Ensure compliance with Health and safety programs by pro-actively identifying, reporting on and improving safety related issues in the local laboratory area.
* Maintain laboratory equipment and instrumentation.
* Order goods and services, with approvals, using SAP.
Qualifications and Skills.
* Degree in Microbiology, Biological sciences, Biotechnology (Biology, Biochemistry)
* where serval microbiology related modules / or degree project have been undertaken
* Full training given but any practical work from university project or a placement year desirable
* Or commercial experience - very desirable
* (Pouring agar plates, swab tests etc)
* Desirable - Microbiology experience in a Class II Microbiology Laboratory in the food, pharmaceutical or chemical industry
* Familiarity with Good Laboratory Practice and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)
* Any knowledge desirable of preservative efficacy testing, testing for biocides, Supporting bioburden or challenge tests.
* Experience of working in an accredited laboratory (ISO 17025)
Competitive compensation including attractive benefits as well as excellent career opportunities in an international company.
To Apply: Please contact Alison Basson ABJ7288 on (phone number removed), (phone number removed) or apply to
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