Microbiology Lab Technician in Burton upon Trent

Burton Upon Trent, Staffordshire, United Kingdom

At Sciensus, our mission is to give patients control of their health through knowledge, choice, convenience, and connection.

As a Microbiology Lab Technician, you'll play a vital role in ensuring the quality and safety of products that directly impact patient care.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a passion for science, strong attention to detail, and a desire to build their career within a regulated pharmaceutical environment. You'll work as part of a specialist team responsible for microbiological testing, environmental monitoring, and maintaining the highest standards of laboratory compliance.

What you'll be doing

In this role, you'll support the day-to-day activities of our microbiology laboratory, ensuring testing and monitoring activities are carried out accurately and in compliance with GMP standards.

Key responsibilities

• Performing microbiological testing, including: Growth Promotion Testing (GPT)
• Environmental Monitoring
• Microbial identification using conventional methods and MALDI-TOF technology
• Reviewing, evaluating and trending microbiological test results where applicable
• Maintaining laboratory cleanliness and housekeeping standards
• Carrying out routine laboratory cleaning in line with schedules and operational requirements
• Performing equipment maintenance checks and coordinating calibration and servicing activities with external providers
• Managing stock levels of critical laboratory consumables and reagents
• Accurately recording data and maintaining laboratory documentation
• Ensuring compliance with MHRA Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) regulations and infection prevention and control requirements
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives and maintaining a safe, organised working environment

Who we’re looking for

We're looking for a motivated and detail-oriented individual who enjoys working in a structured laboratory setting and takes pride in delivering high-quality work.

You'll bring

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Good organisational and interpersonal skills
• Competent IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team
• Strong data entry and document management skills
• A willingness to learn new skills and develop scientific knowledge
• Previous experience within a laboratory or pharmaceutical environment
• Understanding of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)
• Knowledge of microbiology techniques, including: Aseptic technique
• Culturing and plating methods
• Microscopy
• Experience adhering to biosafety requirements and laboratory regulations

What's in it for you?

• The opportunity to work within a growing and innovative healthcare organisation
• Exposure to advanced microbiology testing techniques and technologies
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• A supportive team environment where your contribution directly impacts patient safety and product quality
• The chance to build a rewarding career within pharmaceutical manufacturing and quality assurance

At Sciensus, we're committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. If you're passionate about science, quality, and making a difference to patients' lives, we'd love to hear from you.

Who we are?

Sciensus is a proven life sciences solutions partner with more than 30 years' experience navigating and unlocking the complex European healthcare ecosystem.
We maximise patient access to medicines, accelerate product launches and drive long-term commercial success for our partners.
Through a skilled team of over 500 licensed clinical staff and 1,650 colleagues globally, we work at the intersection of clinical excellence, patient experience and healthcare innovation. We support patients living with cancer, chronic conditions and rare diseases ‒ helping them access the life-changing treatments they need, wherever they are.

What do we offer our people?

We work hard to make sure colleagues feel motivated, developed, and recognised for the great work they do.

Additional benefits

Additional to a salary of £30,000 per annum, we also offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Yearly pay reviews
• Contribution based pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Employee benefits platform (retailer discounts and much more)
• Private medical (after qualifying period)
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• Annual company event

Our Values

We are a Disability Confident Committed Employer and we have also successfully gained the National Equality Standard (NES is the UK’s leading Equity, Diversity and Inclusion standard which was developed by the UK Government and the CBI). We are committed to the fair treatment of all candidates, regardless of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age or disability. We welcome applications from all and we select candidates based on skills, qualifications, and experience. Please talk to us during the application process to discuss any reasonable adjustments you may require.
We are committed to achieving Net Zero and reducing our ecological footprint. We are constantly working on new initiatives, some of our more recent ones include working towards Level 2 in the Greener Pharmacy Toolkit and replacing many of our vans with lower CO2 emission models. For information on other projects and our wider approach to sustainability please visit our corporate website.