Job description: QC Senior Microbiologist - 12 Month Fixed Term Contract The Company Eisai is a leading research based pharmaceutical organisation with an extensive portfolio across the Oncology, Neurology and Pain therapy areas. By joining Eisai, you will be working for an organisation with a human healthcare philosophy, which means that we put the patient first in everything we do. Your new role The role of the Senior QC Microbiologist EML is to provide technical expertise on all microbiological topics within EML to the Microbiology team. To act as subject matter expert point to all within EML. Also have the ability to test all materials/facility for microbiological contamination according to agreed specifications and procedures and within agreed lead times as required. This role reports into the QC Microbiology & Stability Progammes Manager. What are we looking for? Degree in Microbiology or related scientific discipline Demonstrated experience acting as a “Senior” Microbiological role within a QC Pharmaceutical Microbiology Laboratory Excellent technical knowledge of Microbiological testing techniques e.g. water testing, microbial limit testing and identification techniques Demonstrated Knowledge, understanding and application of GMP Guidelines and Regulations Knowledge of Quality Control, Quality Assurance and Quality Systems and a basic understanding of manufacture and packaging of pharmaceutical products Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and communication links within EML, affiliated organisations and other customers Good technical and scientific judgement Ability to interpret complex data and present key findings Computer literate e.g. Word, Excel and PowerPoint What we offer in return Eisai offers a competitive salary and excellent wider benefits package that includes, Hybrid working (Depending on role) Car/Car Allowance (Depending on role) Electric charging points for Electric/Hybrid vehicles Discretionary Bonus Free onsite parking Subsidised onsite restaurant and coffee shop Learning and development opportunities Retail discounts Well-being & mental health awareness programmes Multi-faith prayer room You will also be based out of our excellent EMEA Knowledge Centre (EKC) facility, which is our EU Headquarters, and offers an inclusive, and collaborative working environment. What you need to do next If you are interested in this position, please click ‘apply now’ at the top of this advert. Upon submitting your application, you will be asked to complete your profile, and upload a copy of your CV along with any additional information to support your application. If you have any questions, please contact us on TalentAcquisitioneisai.net Eisai Recruitment Statement Diverse perspectives and experiences are critical to our success, and we welcome applications from all people from all backgrounds with the experience and skills needed to perform this role. We look forward to receiving your application. Eisai EMEA EDI Commitment Statement We believe that diverse and inclusive teams promote wellbeing, learning and innovation, helping Eisai serve our patients, their families, our employees, and society. Our commitment is: to embrace and celebrate our differences, respecting and valuing each other. to include equity, diversity, and inclusion practices in all that we do so everyone has a full sense of belonging. to value individual talent where every employee can be themselves and thrive in an environment of openness, trust, and integrity