Position Title: Weekend Microbiologist
Duration: Contract - 6 Months
Location: Wokingham, Berkshire
This position is Weekends (Saturday and Sunday). MUST be available for four weeks onsite training.
About the Company:
* Our Client is a customer focused, science led and results driven Company.
* Our Clients' Pharmaceutical Microbiology laboratory performs a wide range of analytical analyses for a variety of food, pharmaceutical and healthcare companies and supports research and innovation.
Role Overview:
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 Clients' sites.
* Working Pattern will cover the Saturday and Sundays predominantly.
* There will be an initial need to work during the week for training purposes only.
Responsibilities:
* Weekend Working Testing for Routine Analysis (Endotoxins, Bioburdens, Total Viable Count, Environmental Monitoring)
Technical Responsibilities:
* 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.
* 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.
* Provide training in routine activities.
* Perform Lab admin and housekeeping duties as directed.
* Will be expected to work in different laboratories if the demand is required.
Communication & Influence:
* Work as part of an efficient analytical team.
QEHS Responsibilities:
* Work to the highest standards of safety and quality by ensuring that appropriate COSHHs, risk assessments and SOPs are understood and followed.
* To complete assigned quality actions in a timely manner.
* To maintain a clean, tidy and safe working environment.
* To understand and work to the requirements of GMP and UKAS.
* Ensure training records are accurate.
Required Skills:
* 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).
Qualifications:
* Microbiological Background/Degree preferred.
How to Apply:
If you're interested in applying for this position, submit your application and one of our recruiters will be in touch.
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