THE ROLE

To perform microbiological testing and evaluating the results obtained in order to guarantee the quality of finished and intermediate products and the environment they are manufactured in.

• Execution of microbiological tests including (but not limited to) - Water testing (LAL & Membrane filtration), bioburden testing, environmental monitoring and dispersion testing using a microscope
• Co-ordination, preparation and dispatch of samples to external laboratories for analysis.
• Meet established specifications and customer requirements.
• Performing regular maintenance and minor repairs, keeping clean and calibrating equipment, materials and spaces.
• Perform analysis for process, product, cleaning and equipment validation studies
• Conducting analysis for stability studies
• Carry out analysis for method transfers to or from other laboratories.
• Checking and analysing data, documents, methods and procedures.
• Conducting examinations as a result of Out-of-Specification results, deviations and other quality-related investigations.
• Keeping in touch with relevant departments to ensure that all microbiological tests are performed on time.
• Keeping inventory and orders of microbiological stock, consumer goods and parts of equipment.
• Arranging the execution of external research, sending samples, processing reports and checking the progress of the work to be carried out.
• Ensure both your own health and safety and that of others, ensure that all company safety and quality systems and relevant legislation are complied with,
• Ensure that all waste is safely removed and is in line with business processes.
• Stay abreast of developments in the field through training, reading of literature, documentation and the like.

We understand applying for roles isn’t always a great experience! From this point we want you to have a positive experience with our recruitment process.

• We will review your application and CV and notify promptly if you will be progressing to the next stage.
• If you are selected, we will arrange a brief informal call to discuss the role.
• If after that call be both agree the position is a good match, we will arrange a face-to-face interview at our Skipton site, at the earliest mutually convenient date and time.
• We will provide you with speedy feedback following your interview