Junior QC Microbiologist

Pay: £24,000.00-£30,000.00 per year

Aspire Laboratories is a contract testing laboratory providing microbiology and analytical services to the pharmaceutical and other industries. The company is located in Dagenham East.

We are looking for a microbiologist to join our team expanding team of micro analysts.

You MUST hold a degree in microbiology and have at least 3 years previous experience in a microbiology lab.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performing testing including MLT, validation, GPT, Endotoxins, PET, water testing
• Troubleshooting including investigations, identifications of plates and growth
• Protocols and reports writing
• SOP creation and updates
• Ensuring the micro department is up to date on all techniques and methods of analysis
• Review and implementation of EP / BP chapters
• Checking of work
• Dealing with suppliers and stock levels
• Use of Laboratory Information Management Software (LIMS) to log in and check samples
• Use of Eupry system for temperature monitoring
• Promote safety within the laboratory areas, leading by example and ensuring correct signage and maintaining COSHH documentation for safe operations within the lab.
• Ensure efficient and timely operations, meeting internal commitments and minimizing any down time or delays.
• To uphold company procedures in regard to GMP and comply with UK pharmaceutical regulations at all times.
• Other duties as assigned

Scope for progression

You must be eligible to work in the UK

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• Flexible schedule
• On-site parking
• Profit sharing

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's in microbiology is a must

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £24,000.00-£30,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Application question(s):

• Please confirm you have checked the salary range and indicate your expected salary for this position
• Do you have a degree in microbiology and what is the exact title of your degree? NOT ACCEPTED for this role are the following: any biomedical sciences or similar, biochemistry, biotechnology, biology etc. Candidates that do not have a microbiology degree will be automatically rejected.

Experience:

• microbiology laboratory (non university): 3 years (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person