Laboratory Technician

The Primary function of this role is to operate and maintain complex equipment and QC microbiology testing processes.

This position will involve working in a team of approx. 4 people to deliver the testing that the business requires to the right quality at the right time.

Responsibilities;
- Operate and maintain complex equipment and processes following all associated procedures & flag any equipment outside calibration/specification.
- Complete procedural and Quality Assurance documents accurately
- Conduct quality and inspection checks and pay due care & attention to all practical techniques & results.
- Schedule and priorities daily tasks within the timescale allocated.
- Ensure all testing is performed correctly, data is reported correctly & flag to team supervisors if any issues occur during testing.
- Work to meet output, quality and any other Scorecard targets
- Support Continuous Improvement activities
- Ensure that all work and general activities are conducted in-line with Health & Safety requirements and consideration
- Maintain a clean and tidy work area
- Conduct all work activities in-line with Good Manufacturing/Laboratory Practice (GMP/GLP)
- Investigate out of specification microbiological results to determine a root cause.
- Conduct studies to review and improve departmental processes.

A successful candidate will display the following;
- Scientific background - Knowledge of Microbiology
- Knowledge of microbiological methods.
- Ability to perform calculations
- Attention to Detail
- Communication Skills
- Ability to work as part of a Team
- Ability to follow instruction
- I.T. literate

This is initially a 13 week assignment but is very likely to be on-going.

If you are interested please apply directly to the advert for immediate consideration!

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