Position Overview & Specifications

Microbiology Technician Competitive + Bonus

South ABJ6572

Permanent

Are youa graduate or recent graduate in the biology or microbiology field looking for some lab experience. Full training would be given with this role! As a microbiology technician you will be as part of a global chemical’s organisation function whose primary role is to support all company areas (R&D / plant sites) to achieve and maintain microbial free status. As microbiology technician you would support a microbial testing service, hygiene best practice training, implementation of process-based hygiene improvements, data monitoring and trend analysis as well as a proactive research and development programme to introduce and test novel and alternative compliant preservation solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Support straightforward technical projects under supervision
Apply Microbiology or lab experience effectively to solve customer problems
Work closely with a team of other technical staff and is expected to have contact with various colleagues internally and regular contact with customers
Ensure compliance with Health and safety programs by pro-actively identifying, reporting on and improving safety related issues in the local laboratory area
Perform microbiological analysis of raw materials, in process products and finished goods
Conduct Biocide Efficacy testing studies in support of the business
Culture collection development and maintenance
To support the business with microbial safety and quality issues
Support with timely investigation of customer complaints and other sources of nonconforming work
Carry out Plant hygiene audits in order to identify processes, practices, equipment and raw materials that contribute to microbial contamination
Liaise with internal and external contacts as necessary to track and communicate service activity status
Develop and maintain awareness in relevant technical fields
Provide technical support to operations, R&D, sales, quality and regulatory as required
Sample log in and reporting using LIMS system

Qualifications and Skills.

· Degree in Microbiology biological sciences, Bioprocess engineering, Biochemical Engineering, Biotechnology (Biology, Biochemistry)

· Full training given but any practical work from university project or a placement year desirable

· (Pouring agar plates, swab tests etc)

Desirable - Microbiology experience in a Class II Microbiology Laboratory in the food, pharmaceutical or chemical Industry
Familiarity with Good Laboratory Practice and Good Manufacturing Practice

Desirable