Senior Microbiologist - South East

Role: Senior Microbiologist

Salary: DOE

Location: South East

A world leader in suppliers of water-based polymers located in the south east are looking for a senior microbiologist to join their team. As a senior microbiologist, you will have a master's or PhD in Microbiology or a related field, showcase relevant microbiology experience in the food, pharmaceutical or chemical industries and have experience working to GMP and GLP standards.

Main Duties

• Classify and avert microbiological contamination issues which may affect the quality of manufactured products.
• Self-sufficiently plan and perform technical work programs
• Lead technical projects under supervision.
• Apply Microbiology expertise efficiently to solve customer complications
• Work closely with various colleagues internally
• Keep in regular contact to customers
• Guarantee compliance with Health and safety programs by pro-actively identifying, reporting on and educating 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.
• Support the business with microbial safety and quality issues.
• Support with timely investigation of customer complaints and other sources of non-conforming work.
• Carry out Plant hygiene audits in order to identify processes, practices, equipment, and raw materials that contribute to microbial contamination.
• Plan and execute project work to develop application and knowledge.
• 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.

Person Profile

• Masters or PhD in Microbiology or related field (Biology, Biochemistry).
• Showcase relevant experience in a Class II Microbiology Laboratory in the food, pharmaceutical or chemical Industry
• Experienced with Good Laboratory Practice and Good Manufacturing Practice
• Capability to work independently and within a team

Beneficial

• Knowledge of preservative efficacy testing and testing for biocides.
• Experience of working in an accredited laboratory (ISO 17025) and Quality Control teams to drive and deliver key pipeline projects.
• Working knowledge of HPLC techniques.