Total 115 microbiologist job vacancies in The United States of America

Please see the attached job description for details. The headings include Clinical Consults Service Telephone advice and authorisation of clinical samples Infection Prevention and Control Antimicrobial Stewardship Laboratory Leadership and Quality Assurance On call Teaching Research and Development Clinical Effectiveness Personal and Professional Development Management

This is a replacement post due to retirement within the Clinical Microbiology team.

We are a group of 13 consultants working across the fantastic city of Liverpool who deliver the clinical microbiology service to over 2000 inpatients, and the surrounding community services. There are many tertiary specialist units who require our expertise, including maxillofacial, bone marrow transplant, cardiothoracic surgery and neurosurgery.

The laboratory is housed in a new, state of the art building on site at the Royal Liverpool Hospital. Working alongside the laboratory is an integral part of this role

We want to work with dynamic, forward-thinking individuals who can deliver a clinically facing microbiology role. They will need to be able to work and engage with the laboratory and clinical team within the department and across the Trusts that we cover.

The following is a summary of the requirements of the job
• They will be expected to give clinical advice to staff across the Liverpool health economy face to face and via the telephone.
• Lead the clinical consults service including ITU ward rounds
• Engage in ward rounds and specialty MDTs
• Work with the OPAT team at Aintree hospital
• Assist in the delivery the AMS strategy for the Trusts
• Engagement and liaison with the microbiology laboratory to ensure high quality work is being carried out and is compliant with UKAS accreditations
• Support the IPC teams, with an option to be the IPC Doctor
• Supervision and education for medical trainees and STPs
• Take part in the on call service, which currently stands at 1:10
• There are opportunities to deliver on site clinical microbiology to other Trusts in the city
• Work with the Infectious Diseases team based at the Royal Liverpool Hospital
• Work with the operational team to drive service and quality improvement projects

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust was created on 1 October 2019 following the merger of two adult acute Trusts, Aintree University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and the Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals NHS Trust.

The merger provides an opportunity to reconfigure services in a way that provides the best healthcare services to the city and improves the quality of care and health outcomes that patients experience.

The Trust runs Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital, Liverpool University Dental Hospital and the Royal Liverpool University Hospital.

It serves a core population of around 630,000 people across Merseyside as well as providing a range of highly specialist services to a catchment area of more than two million people in the North West region and beyond.

To hear more about our achievements click herehttps://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/media/13089/1606-annual-report-booklet_final.pdf

Please see the attached job description for details.

The headings include
1. Clinical Consults Service
2. Telephone advice and authorisation of clinical samples
3. Infection Prevention and Control
4. Antimicrobial Stewardship
5. Laboratory Leadership and Quality Assurance
6. On call
7. Teaching
8. Research and Development
9. Clinical Effectiveness
10. Personal and Professional Development
11. Management


This advert closes on Friday 7 Jun 2024

Tertiary qualification in Science/Laboratory Techniques with an interest in Microbiology or Biochemistry or a related discipline is essential 
Prior laboratory experience in a TGA, NATA or ISO accredited Laboratory will be an advantage
A strict understanding and adherence to the cGMP quality system, consideration of time-sensitive workloads and the accurate and thorough recording of all results, activities and deviations encountered during the varying stages of analysis


Willing to operate in a flexible manner and be able to switch priorities at short notice.
Good team player, organised, accurate, have strong documentation skills.
Ability to quickly learn new processes.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work with minimal supervision to tight timelines.
Current Victorian Drivers License required.
Sound Report writing skills will round out the desired qualities sought for this position.

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This a full-time post based at East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust with duties across two main hospital sites in Blackburn and Burnley. The appointee will be working in the Microbiology Department alongside four (3.8 wte) existing Consultant Microbiologists / Infectious Diseases (the team is mixed, some with Microbiology specialist registration, some with Infectious Diseases specialist registration).

The Department of Microbiology provides microbiology services to Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital, Burnley General Teaching Hospital, and Pendle Community Hospital along with general practices within the East Lancashire CCG and Blackburn with Darwen CCG. The department carries out routine microbiological work and limited viral screening serology. The serology work, including COVID antibody testing, is largely carried out in the blood sciences department. Most of the specialist virology work and advice is provided by the Microbiology Department in Preston.

The Microbiology Department has UKAS accreditation.

The laboratory takes part in external quality control schemes for the following assays:

UK NEQAS Schemes for:
• General microbiology
• AAFB microscopy
• Faecal parasitology
• Mycology
• Interpretative Comments


Main duties of the job

A successful medical applicant will hold the FRCPath or MRCP or have equivalent qualification/training and have full and specialist registration in either Medical Microbiology or Infectious Diseases or both (and with a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC) or be eligible for registration within six months of the interview. Applications are also welcomed from registered Consultant Clinical Scientists in Microbiology, who hold FRCPath.

The appointee will be expected to take part in the on-call cover which is currently 1:4 rota, paid at Band A and 1 PA of scheduled work including work from off site on Saturday mornings and Sunday mornings. With the addition of further staff in the future the on-call rota may be changed - with a reduction in the on-call.

The job plan will be agreed between the post holder and the Clinical Director and is subject to annual review.

Main areas of work will include:
• Laboratory
• Clinical
• Ward Rounds
• Infection Control Duties
• Antimicrobial Stewardship


Working for your organisation

The main laboratory services (all the microbiology work) are situated on the Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital site. All major disciplines are included with the exception of specialist virology and immunology which are referred to Preston.

Microbiology is part of the Department of Clinical Laboratory Medicine in the Diagnostic and Clinical Support Division. The Head of Department role is undertaken by one of the consultant microbiologists on a rotational basis.

The Infection Prevention and Control Team provide infection control advice and support to East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust, Blackburn and Darwen CCG and East Lancashire CCG. The consultant microbiologists provide infection control advice during the day and when required when on-call.

Suitable office accommodation is available with computer access to the Internet, telepath and ICnet. A computer is also available for on-call and home working.

The trust has Postgraduate Medical Centres at Burnley General Teaching Hospital and the Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital with clinical meetings held on both sites.

Facilities for continuing medical development, including a library are available in the postgraduate centre at Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital.

The department has links with University of Central Lancashire which provides medical student training from a base in Burnley. There are opportunities to help deliver the medical student course.




Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The job plan will be agreed between the post holder and the Clinical Director and is subject to annual review. A provisional work programme is attached.

Laboratory
• Day-to-day supervision of diagnostic methods and examination of specimens and authorisation and interpretation of the results obtained.
• Involvement in policy and SOP preparation.
• Responsibility for quality assurance within the department, including taking part in all relevant National External Quality Assurance (NEQAS) programmes.
• Responsibility for achieving and maintaining full accreditation of the laboratory with Clinical Pathology Accreditation (UK) Ltd, UKAS or another equivalent agency.
• Business planning, including the assessment and introduction of new methods, and forward planning for staff and equipment requirements.
• Provision of an on-call service in microbiology.

Clinical
• Liaison with clinicians, hospital staff and GPs concerning the diagnosis and management of patients and prevention of infection.
• Implementing an on-going medical audit programme within the department and participating in multidisciplinary clinical audit.
• Providing advice on management of OPAT patients

Ward Rounds
• Attendance at ward rounds and ward visits to discuss patient management

Infection Control Duties
• Advising on hospital policies for infection prevention and control, antibiotic and disinfectant use.
• Co-operating with Public Health England and environmental health officers in the investigation and prevention of communicable disease in the community.

Antimicrobial Stewardship

Antimicrobial stewardship is a key area of our work. This is led by one of the microbiologists/ infectious diseases physicians, on a rotational basis (reviewed at annual job planning), who chairs the Antimicrobial Stewardship Committee. A longer tenure is possible if a staff member has a particular interest in this area. The Trust has an antibiotic App (MicroGuide). All departmental consultants are expected to play a role in antimicrobial stewardship.

Key Internal Relations:

Others involved in infection control, particularly the infection control and prevention nurses, other Consultant Microbiologists, microbiology scientific staff, the Chief Executive, Trust Board, Medical Directors, Physicians, Surgeons, Occupational Health Physicians and Heads of Departments e.g. Catering, Estates, Pharmacy, HSDU, Domestic Services.

All of the existing departmental consultants are expected to provide support to each other and to new starters. The Head of Department can be approached with any issues.

A mentor can be appointed for the first year in post (may or may not be required dependent on experience of the new appointee).

Key External Relations:

In the case of statutorily notifiable diseases, community involvement, and major outbreaks of infection with community involvement, work closely with the Consultant and other staff in the Public Health England, appropriate Reference Laboratories, Environmental Health Officers, General Medical Practitioners and Microbiologists / Infectious Disease Physicians in other regional departments.

Teaching

The directorate participates in teaching medical students, medical and non-medical staff and the post holder will be expected to participate in the teaching process.

Administration
• Contributing to management within the Trust, via the directorate structure
• Acting as custodian of data under the Data Protection Act.

Service and administrative duties on various committees which may include:
• Microbiology Management Meetings
• Antimicrobial Stewardship Committee
• Hospital Infection Prevention Committee
• Infection Prevention and Control Team Meetings

Clinical Governance and Audit

The post holder will be expected to be actively involved in the development of clinical guidelines, investigation protocols, laboratory SOP’s, guidance in the use of appropriate use of antimicrobials.

The post holder must be involved in Clinical Audit. The appointee is expected to participate actively in clinical audit meetings.






This advert closes on Friday 7 Jun 2024

Roles and Responsibilities

• Uphold the confidentiality, integrity, quality, technical, health and safety aspects of the company.
• Conduct routine test analysis in compliance with methods, protocols, SOPs, and regulatory agency guidelines.
• Release and data entry for operational results and QC checking.
• Maintain quality and technical documentation and laboratory records with audit trails.
  Identify abnormalities and discrepancies in testing, calibration, and results.
  Use laboratory equipment and software appropriate for assigned tasks.
• Perform basic calibration of equipment in the respective section when necessary.
• Maintain equipment by performing assigned maintenance activities and troubleshoot unexpected problems.
• Assist the Supervisor in updating/developing of test methods and working instructions.

PCR Technologist Scopes:

• Perform routine nucleic acid extraction/purification and PCR analyses in compliance with SOPs and regulatory agency guidelines in a timely manner.
• Evaluate PCR results to ensure accuracy and determine interference/inhibition if any.
• Maintain stringent pre and post PCR containment procedures.
• Ensure proper preparation and storage of PCR related reagents and samples.
• Ensure all quality control procedures are in place along with identifying and reporting any quality issues.
• Monitor PCR consumables inventory levels, coordinate purchases with Scientific Officer.
• Responsible for housekeeping of laboratory.
• Any other tasks as and when assigned by supervisors.

Microbiologist Scopes:

• Conduct routine microbiological analyses in compliance with standard methods, SOPs, and regulatory agency guidelines in a timely manner.
• Prepare of microbiological media and standards and sterility checks.
  Assist the maintenance of reference cultures/standards.
  Perform bacterial culture isolation and identification and enumeration.
• Perform or lead proficiency testing/s programs.

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

• Conduct research to find optimal solutions for various applications, documenting results in technical reports and presenting findings and recommendations.
• Develop chemical protocols, propose tests and methodologies to evaluate equipment and chemicals under different concentrations, including linearity, precision, accuracy, and efficacy.
• Support the sales teams by participating in technical meetings with customers.
• Promote PathoSans through seminars, webinars, lunch and learns, trade shows, conferences, and publications.
• Assist the sales teams in designing trial plans and risk management processes for potential customers.
• Provide support to conduct on-site customer evaluations, ensuring product suitability.
• Collaborate with the sales teams to modify existing technologies and incorporate PathoSans into customers' existing process lines.
• Assist the sales teams in estimating costs for modifications.
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment and apparatus.
• Handle regulatory and certification tasks, such as working with organizations like The Agri-Food and Veterinary Authority (AVA), Singapore Food Agency (SFA), ENV (Ministry of Environment), Green Label, etc., and providing similar support to SEAsia offices.
• Assist in assembling machines at customer premises, validating operation and processes (commissioning).
• Stay updated on global ECA (ElectroChemically Activated) development and provide timely updates to management.
• Travel may be required.

Key Skills and Experience:

• Master's degree in Microbiology, Biotechnology Engineering, Biological Chemistry, or Food Science.
• 5 years of practical experience in inactivating bacteria, viruses, yeast, and mold.
• Understanding of applications in cleaning, sanitizing, and deodorizing chemistries in various industries, such as food processing, flavor and fragrance, building services, waste treatment, controlled environment agriculture, and livestock environment, is advantageous.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, SharePoint, Teams, and Microsoft CRM preferred.
• Adaptable, flexible, and agile mindset.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure
• Ability to effectively communicate with coworkers and management at all levels.
• Humble, self-motivated, and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Capable of functioning in a remote working environment when required.

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1. To manage a certified Biological Laboratory to do tests related to microbiology and related science for the company and contract customers.

2. To monitor the microbiological profile of water and products produced by the company.

3. To monitor environmental profile in relation to the microbiological requirements.

4. To study and develop products within your expertise or in collaboration with colleagues or third parties to complement and supplement the existing range of products.

5. To trouble-shoot products that are having problems and to help to improve the products to the quality requirements and product specification.

6. To develop dossier, write up for both labels and product insert, background paper, regulatory documents, brochures, education materials for products that our company is developing or marketing.

7. To deal or liaise with relevant authorities in terms of regulatory requirements.

8. To deal and liaise with suppliers for both raw and packaging materials, customers, third party products owner or developers, product marketers in the process of your duty.

9. To help to train up workers and Laboratory Assistants in the relevant areas so that they can carry out their duties effectively.

10. To help to take part in education seminars, workshops or to give talks to audience to further the interest of the company.

11. To help to find ways to improve the quality of the products handled and productivity within the company’s operations.

12. To play an active role as part of the team in advancing the company’s objectives.

13. To take on other appropriate assignments from time to time under the direction of the company.

Tertiary qualifications in Science or equivalent qualification; or equivalent experience.
At least 3-5 years? experience in NATA accredited commercial laboratory. Experience in PCR/results reading & confirmation. NATA signatory will be added advantage
Experience in using different equipment/instrumental and sample preparation techniques.
Technical knowledge in the relevant scientific discipline.
Good knowledge of standard office applications, especially MS Word and MS Excel.

All candidate CV's and cover letter's will be reviewed, however please note that we are not always able to respond to every expression of interest submitted.  
This opportunity is only open to candidates who are eligible to work in Australia/New Zealand, and already have work rights or an appropriate working visa.
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BSc and postgraduate diploma of microbiology, or equivalent industry experience.
Demonstrable commercial laboratory experience in environmental microbiology.
Previous NATA signatory or delegated NATA signatory status
Previous supervisory experience desirable.
Must be flexible to work afternoon shift from 11am to 7pm.
Must be available on weekends and occasionally Public Holidays


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Tertiary qualifications in Science or equivalent qualification; or equivalent experience.
At least 1-2 year?s Food laboratory experience; experience in a commercial laboratory will be an advantage.
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Technical knowledge in the relevant scientific discipline.
Good knowledge of standard office applications, especially MS Word and MS Excel.

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities The job plan will be agreed between the post holder and the Clinical Director and is subject to annual review. A provisional work programme is attached. Laboratory Day-to-day supervision of diagnostic methods and examination of specimens and authorisation and interpretation of the results obtained. Involvement in policy and SOP preparation. Responsibility for quality assurance within the department, including taking part in all relevant National External Quality Assurance (NEQAS) programmes. Responsibility for achieving and maintaining full accreditation of the laboratory with Clinical Pathology Accreditation (UK) Ltd, UKAS or another equivalent agency. Business planning, including the assessment and introduction of new methods, and forward planning for staff and equipment requirements. Provision of an on-call service in microbiology. Clinical Liaison with clinicians, hospital staff and GPs concerning the diagnosis and management of patients and prevention of infection. Implementing an on-going medical audit programme within the department and participating in multidisciplinary clinical audit. Providing advice on management of OPAT patients Ward Rounds Attendance at ward rounds and ward visits to discuss patient management Infection Control Duties Advising on hospital policies for infection prevention and control, antibiotic and disinfectant use. Co-operating with Public Health England and environmental health officers in the investigation and prevention of communicable disease in the community. Antimicrobial Stewardship Antimicrobial stewardship is a key area of our work. This is led by one of the microbiologists/ infectious diseases physicians, on a rotational basis (reviewed at annual job planning), who chairs the Antimicrobial Stewardship Committee. A longer tenure is possible if a staff member has a particular interest in this area. The Trust has an antibiotic App (MicroGuide). All departmental consultants are expected to play a role in antimicrobial stewardship. Key Internal Relations: Others involved in infection control, particularly the infection control and prevention nurses, other Consultant Microbiologists, microbiology scientific staff, the Chief Executive, Trust Board, Medical Directors, Physicians, Surgeons, Occupational Health Physicians and Heads of Departments e.g. Catering, Estates, Pharmacy, HSDU, Domestic Services. All of the existing departmental consultants are expected to provide support to each other and to new starters. The Head of Department can be approached with any issues. A mentor can be appointed for the first year in post (may or may not be required dependent on experience of the new appointee). Key External Relations: In the case of statutorily notifiable diseases, community involvement, and major outbreaks of infection with community involvement, work closely with the Consultant and other staff in the Public Health England, appropriate Reference Laboratories, Environmental Health Officers, General Medical Practitioners and Microbiologists / Infectious Disease Physicians in other regional departments. Teaching The directorate participates in teaching medical students, medical and non-medical staff and the post holder will be expected to participate in the teaching process. Administration Contributing to management within the Trust, via the directorate structure Acting as custodian of data under the Data Protection Act. Service and administrative duties on various committees which may include: Microbiology Management Meetings Antimicrobial Stewardship Committee Hospital Infection Prevention Committee Infection Prevention and Control Team Meetings Clinical Governance and Audit The post holder will be expected to be actively involved in the development of clinical guidelines, investigation protocols, laboratory SOPs, guidance in the use of appropriate use of antimicrobials. The post holder must be involved in Clinical Audit. The appointee is expected to participate actively in clinical audit meetings.

Purpose

Act as the site microbiology subject matter expert; provide microbiologist expertise and develop monitoring strategy and operation framework.

Ensure that all site utilities, water, environmental monitoring and product testing activities are properly analysed and executed, and the results recorded in full compliance with current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) and regulatory requirements that meet the defined quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Ensures that all water, environmental monitoring, site utilities and product testing samples are analysed and tested according to the stipulated quality requirements so as to provide accurate test results for correct usage decisions. Develops a strategy for the site with respect to environmental monitoring and water systems. Perform microbiological risk assessment for all non-sterile products.
• Work with relevant functions to support method validation / verification for micro related methods, ensuring that the activities are carried out in accordance to the required standards and procedures.
• Ensures that external service providers and suppliers for microbiology laboratory are managed in accordance to GSK requirements.
• Contribute to the formulation and development of the operational framework of the labs (framework covers testing protocol, SOP, and other operational policies, procedures and guidelines), and implement the approved plan.
• Contribute and occasionally lead site and corporate projects in line with specifications and budget allocation.
• Ensure a safe working environment for the laboratory and perform 5S and Zoning inspection.
• Supervise, develop, and motivate assigned analysts to help realize their maximum potential so as to contribute towards achieving the objectives of the department.
• Ensure regulatory compliance, perform L1 audit and support L2/L3/L4 audit as Microbiology Subject Matter Expert (SME).
• Ensure timeliness and accuracy of the Compliance review of Pharmacopoeia & ATS and to ensure In place and In use of the Pharmacopoeia / ATS / QMS requirement.
• Lead or participate in investigation arising from micro related and utilities investigation, incidents and accurately assess the impact of the failure so as to make appropriate recommendations on remedial actions for follow-up.
• Work with the relevant R&D groups to support micro related activities and micro risk assessment for New Product Introduction, ensuring that the activities are carried out in accordance to the required standards and procedures.
• Work closely with external staff and at line level to enable the localization and transfer of technology / knowledge / methodologies into standard order fulfillment activities.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

• Min degree in microbiology, chemistry, or life sciences
• Min 3 years of experience in an analytical environment in pharmaceutical or life sciences industry
• Experience in GMP
• Basic knowledge and on-going awareness of regulatory requirements (includes safety) on controlled environment and water system
• Very good knowledge of microbiological test methods
• Good knowledge of manufacturing processes and plant layouts of GlaxoSmithKline Manufacturing
• Good communication skills
• Basic financial management skills
• People Management skills

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Please see the Job Description and Person Specification attached for full details of the post. The Microbiology Department The Microbiology Laboratory provides a comprehensive service covering all aspects of general microbiology to the West Suffolk Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (circa 500 beds plus Virtual Ward), Newmarket Community Hospital (33 beds) and GPs in Bury St Edmunds and the surrounding catchment area. The laboratory is located in the main West Suffolk Hospital building. The microbiology department was assessed by UKAS in December 2023 and recommended for accreditation subject to clearing the non-conformances. The evidence to demonstrate this was submitted in March 2024 and the outcome is awaited. The microbiology Laboratory Manager is Mr Marcus Milner. There are four Band 7 Biomedical Scientists who lead on Health & Safety, Quality and Training. Administrative support for the Microbiology Department, Consultants and Infection Prevention Team is provided by named members of the Pathology Administrative & Clerical team. Team-based administrative support across Pathology helps ensure demand is met regardless of holidays, sickness and any other absence. This team approach also helps with appropriate support when most needed, for example during outbreaks. Pathology uses the CliniSys WinPath Enterprise laboratory information management system and the Q-pulse quality management system. Office space containing a personal computer (with access to email, the internet and the relevant IT systems) will be provided within the West Suffolk Hospital Microbiology Department. A laptop will also be provided to facilitate remote on-call working. The Laboratory undertakes routine bacteriology, parasitology, serology and antibiotic susceptibility testing. It participates in the UKNEQAS schemes for general bacteriology, antimicrobial susceptibility, faecal parasitology, mycology and appropriate viral serology. There is also an internal quality assurance scheme. There is an automated blood culture system (BioMerieux BacT/ALERT), automated urinalysis (Beckman Coulter DxU), a Bruker MALDI-TOF, Serosep EntericBio and BioMerieux BioFire FilmArray. C. difficile toxin gene testing is performed on a Cepheid GeneXpert. Rapid antigen testing is available for Norovirus. The bulk of SARS-CoV-2 and influenza testing is performed on SAMBA IIs in a designated laboratory area within the Emergency Department. Paediatrics have Roche LIAT and Lumira DX analysers for point-of-care Influenza, RSV and SARS-CoV-2 testing. Antimicrobial susceptibility testing uses both the BioMerieux Vitek 2 automated system and EUCAST standardised disc methods. Gentamicin and Vancomycin assays are performed in the Biochemistry department; other antimicrobial assays are referred to the Bristol antimicrobial reference laboratory. Serological testing, including antenatal serology, is performed on a DiaSorin Liaison XL. Chlamydia & Neisseria gonorrhoeae NAATs testing is currently performed at Micropathology. Other molecular testing is performed at UKHSA Cambridge, and specialist virology advice is obtained from regional virologists. Mycobacterial culture is undertaken at a reference laboratory at present. AAFB staining is performed on site. Urgent overnight microbiology samples are transported to UKHSA Cambridge for testing at present, with a plan to repatriate this service. Abnormal results are communicated to the West Suffolk Hospital Consultant Microbiologist on call. WSFT has also been confirmed as one of 40 Trusts across the country to receive funding for a new build hospital from the Governments Health Infrastructure Programme. Planning is well underway, and the Pathology Department has a wonderful opportunity to create a purpose-built department to enable further development of a modernised service for our patients and users. The post-holder will be provided with a Trust laptop to enable remote access into the hospital and pathology computer systems.Out-of-hours infection prevention advice is provided by the on-call Consultant Microbiologist.

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification applicant pack for further detailed information regarding this role.

Job Title: Microbiologist Level 1 - Synergy

Location: Ware, UK

contract: 12 Month FTC

working pattern: Fully onsite

Salary: Competitive

Are you a Microbiology or Biomedical graduate looking for your first role in industry? Or do you already have a background in an industrial micro lab but would like to develop your skills further in a GMP environment?

SRG Synergy are currently working with a world-leading pharmaceutical organisation located in Ware with a vacancy for a Microbiologist - Level 1.

Synergy, part of SRG, offer a range of scientific solutions to different Clients in the Life Sciences sector. We can offer a competitive salary, a range of excellent benefits and access to training & development opportunities within the role.

Within this role, you will be part of a team responsible for the microbial analysis of processes and materials associated with the pharmaceutical manufacturing conducted on site.

Responsibilities:

• Perform analysis of samples and supports technical investigations/ monitoring, using a range of analytical techniques related to the microbiological testing of medicines and facility's environmental monitoring.
• Prepares and checks analytical data accurately according to company, customer and regulatory requirements.
• Assesses the quality and accuracy of analytical results and determines if material meets pre-defined acceptance criteria.
• Undertakes analysis as required to support process investigations or as part of process qualification and validation exercises.
• It is an Environmental Monitoring Microbiologist role which will require several EM excursions is different site facilities i.e., manufacturing plant rooms and productions areas which could be physically demanding.

Requirements:

• Minimum BSc qualification in Microbiology or related relevant scientific discipline, or industrial experience in a GMP laboratory setting.
• Good aseptic technique, and knowledge/experience of GMP/GLP regulatory standards would be desirable.
• Knowledge of endotoxin or bioburden testing would be advantageous.

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