Pharmaceutical Services - Livingston
Analyst, Microbiology
Applications are invited for the above vacancy to join the busy team within the Microbiology Department. The post will be hands- on, physical bench work with a requirement to undertake some administrative and organisational duties also.
Duties will predominantly include:
- Undertaking routine analysis under the direction or supervision of Senior Analysts or Project Managers.
- Assisting Project Managers in the development of new assays.
- Preparation of draft Certificates of Analysis.
- Assisting with checking, writing, and updating SOPs and test methods based on regulatory documentation and client specific requirements.
The candidate will preferably have the following skills:
- Education to a minimum of HND level in Microbiology or a closely related science and/or practical experience in a variety of the following tests: sterility; TVC; endotoxin; preservative efficacy; environmental monitoring; antibiotic assay; micro-organism identification. :
- A clear understanding of the importance of the timely delivery of results to Project Managers.
- The ability to interact with colleagues and managers in a professional manner in order to expedite analysis.
- To set an example in all areas including quality of physical work, productive working practices, health and safety, and recording of data.
- Familiarity with Pharmacopoeias and similar documents.
- Familiarity with cGMP / cGLP as applied to the pharmaceutical industry.
- Excellent organisational skills.
- Excellent reliability in terms of punctuality, dependability and integrity.
- A high degree of flexibility (out-of hours and weekend working may be required)
- Attention to detail.
Salary commensurate with experience on appropriate scale
If you are the energetic individual who can work under pressure and relishes the challenge of consistently producing work of the highest quality, then we’d be interested in hearing from you.
To apply, please download and complete the application form available on the Recruitment page of the Tepnel website and send with your CV and covering letter to HR Department, Tepnel Life Sciences Plc, Heron House, Oaks Business Park, Crewe Road, Wythenshawe, Manchester, M23 9HZ. Email: careers@tepnel.co.uk
