Microbiology Analyst

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This is a full time, 12 Month Fixed Term Contract position. 39 hours per week, Working Monday - Thursday 08:00 – 16:30 & Friday 08:00 – 15:30.

As a Microbiology Analyst you will work in a cross functional team to support the Microbiology Quality Control testing function, ensuring compliance with cGMP.

Job Responsibilities

• You will perform a broad range of microbiology testing including bioburden, endotoxin, microbial ID, Biological Indicator testing, BacT/ALERT, sterility checks, and growth‑promotion studies, while carrying out routine laboratory sampling, plate reading, data review, and trending.
• You will conduct comprehensive environmental monitoring of cleanroom areas, including viable and non‑viable particulate monitoring and water and gas system monitoring, ensuring uniformity, reproducibility, and GMP‑compliant practices.
• You will support and lead quality investigations related to deviations, prepare and revise protocols, reports, and SOPs, and review analytical data for GMP compliance with strong documentation accuracy.
• You will collaborate closely with the client team, providing daily updates, maintaining strong working relationships, delivering excellent customer service, and ensuring all decisions align with GMP standards and customer expectations.
• You will contribute to training, cross‑coverage, and continuous improvement by developing solutions to problems, identifying opportunities to enhance quality and service, updating documentation, and keeping training records current.
• You will maintain a clean, safe, and audit‑ready laboratory environment, operate flexibly with shifting priorities, and consistently demonstrate strong organisation, communication, and problem‑solving skills while working both independently and as part of a team.

Qualifications

• You will hold a degree in Microbiology or a related discipline, along with at least one year of experience in a pharmaceutical regulatory environment.
• You will bring hands‑on environmental monitoring experience, strong knowledge of cGMP requirements, and the ability to work independently while meeting established timelines.
• You will have excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to form strong working relationships and avoid misunderstandings in technical exchanges.
• You will have a customer‑focused mindset, demonstrating ownership for speed, quality, and accuracy, along with a passion for quality and high service standards.
• You will bring adaptability, resilience under pressure, and the ability to quickly learn new processes, switch priorities, and contribute effectively within a dynamic, growing team.
• You will bring strong organisation, accuracy, and documentation skills, along with the capability to solve problems, work with limited supervision, and support continuous improvement.

Benefits

• Competitive salary, pension and associated benefits, and an unrivalled working environment including an active social calendar and subsidised canteen.
• Developmental opportunities and career progression pathways such as leadership, training, compliance and Subject Media Expert.
• Full Benefits Package:
  • Pension
  • Private Medical Insurance
  • Income protection and life assurance
  • Annual discretionary bonus
  • Birthday Holiday entitlement
• Exciting Eurofins Incentives: Employee Activity Committee (EAC), Equality Driving Excellence (EDE), Reward and Recognition programme, and potential support for part‑time training.
• Full use of the canteen facilities and barista on the client site.
• Free parking onsite and onsite electric charging.
• Additional annual leave days with continued service.
• Opportunity to work on life‑saving products.

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