Microbiology Laboratory Analyst Borehamwood, England
Job description
Bio Products Laboratory’s (BPL) is recruiting for a Microbiology Lab Analyst (24/7 shift) to join the Quality department located on-site in Elstree, Herts.
This is a 24/7 shift pattern: 12-hour shifts, 6am to 6pm and 6pm to 6am, 4 on 4 off
. This role comes with an attractive shift allowance.
The Microbiology Lab Analyst will be responsible in contributing to the microbiological function at BPL, through competently taking and testing samples in accordance with Microbiology’s Standard Operating Procedures, BPL Policies, and to the principles of GMP.
This exciting opportunity will offer the successful candidate the unique opportunity to help build a modern, positive, and strong image for the company as it grows, solidifying its presence as rank #5 leader of Plasma Derived Medicinal Products (PDMPs) for patients and customers worldwide.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- To perform a wide variety of microbiological tests and environmental sampling in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures, BPL policies and GMP.
- To read, collate, report and archive results using defined documentation and computer systems.
- To ensure equipment used is clean, calibrated and maintained.
- Responsible for preparing reagents, standards and control samples and contribute to general laboratory housekeeping duties.
- Ensure good stock control.
- To promptly report any deviations, out-of-specification / limits results. To assist where required with investigations.
- To operate a variety of instrumentation and computer software packages intended for data analysis, collation and other related applications (e.g. LIMS).
- To make recommendations for documentation revision.
- Undertaking administrative activities.
- To observe laboratory health and safety instructions regarding the use of personal protective clothing and equipment, and contribute to the development and improvement of safer working practices. To assist in generating risk assessments.
Skills & experience to help you within the role –
- Degree in a relevant scientific discipline
- Experience of working in a laboratory environment (ideally microbiology)
- Understanding of GMP/GLP is desirable
- Good knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry, both within a laboratory and across pharmaceutical processes is desirable
- Capacity to grasp concepts easily;
- Computer literate – competent in the use of Microsoft Office, in particular word and excel at an intermediate level.
- Attention to detail – Able to ensure high levels of quality are achieved.
- Communication skills – Able to communicate clearly and persuasively with your team, managers peers and clients.
- Works in a logical and systematic manner.
- Learning on the fly
- Ability to understand and follow written instructions
- Able to work effectively with others
In return we offer -
- Competitive salary, and benefits to include a company performance related bonus
- Pension
- Life Insurance
- 25 days holiday
- On-site parking and a subsidised restaurant
Headquartered in Elstree, Herts, BPL are an organisation where our products change people’s lives, and the purpose of our work is lived and breathed through its people.
Since privatising from the NHS in 2013, BPL has gone through huge change and growth as we aspire to be the leader in our field.
Bio Products Laboratory manufactures pharmaceutical products derived from human blood plasma. These products are used to treat patients for conditions such as immunodeficiencies, coagulation disorders and critical care (blood volume deficiency).
Please apply today for immediate consideration.
