Microbiologist

Job Title: Microbiologist

Location: Wokingham, BERKSHIRE, RG41

Rate: £19.81ph - £24.87Ph Umbrella Co Basis (Inside IR35) Depending on experience

Employment Type: Contract (6 Months)

Hours: Up to 36 hours in total including mandatory 10 hrs at the weekend, 11am - 4pm, Saturday and Sunday

Start Date: ASAP

Reference: K1106

Position Purpose Statement:

We are customer focused, science led and results driven. Our client's Pharmaceutical Microbiology Laboratory performs a wide range of analytical analyses for a variety of food, pharmaceutical and healthcare companies and supports our client's research and innovation.

The role as 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 our client's sites.

Responsibilities:

• Weekend Working is mandatory to complete Testing for Routine Analysis (Endotoxins, Bioburdens, Total Viable Count, Environmental Monitoring).

Technical

• 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:

• 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.

Additional Information:

This role is INSIDE IR35

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Do not miss out on your chance of interview - APPLY NOW!

Our Clients are unable to provide sponsorship for Tier 2 General Visas; therefore, only candidates eligible to work in the UK need apply!

Caresoft Global Limited operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency. We are an independent highly-experienced recruitment consultancy dedicated to specialist markets within the Automotive, Aerospace, Agricultural & Construction Industries.

No terminology within this advert is intended to unlawfully discriminate on the grounds of age, sex, race or disability and we welcome all applications.