QC Microbiology Laboratory Technician Winsford, North West England, England
Job description
About AMS
Who are Advanced Medical Solutions?
When we say we're a world leading independent developer and manufacturer of innovative and technologically advanced products for the global advanced wound care, wound closure and surgical markets, it's true. But we're much more than that...
With over 800 employees across the globe, we pride ourselves on being able to create an engaging and challenging place of work, developing individuals to the best of their abilities, and providing the correct environment to foster innovation, growth and meaningful work.
We're highly dependent on the creativity of our employees for our future growth and success. Our motto 'Care, Fair, Dare' summarises our culture, and defines the principles of how we operate as one team to achieve success.
AMS provides equal employment opportunities for all applicants. We highly value and encourage diversity across our workforce meaning that no one will be discriminated against because of their gender, race, age, nationality, disability, or any other protected characteristic as prohibited by law.
Job Details
- To carry out Environmental monitoring of clean rooms and controlled manufacturing areas.
- Request Bioburden samples per sampling plan and book in Bioburden samples.
- To carry out Bioburden product testing to support the manufacturing process in a timely manner.
- To carry out Bioburden validation for New Product Development.
- To prepare In-house media and diluents.
- Perform sterility/fertility testing on the prepared media.
- Maintain bacterial and yeast cultures.
- To perform Break Integrity monitoring when required within and outside working hours.
- To collect water samples and test.
- To prepare and execute validation protocols and reports when required.
- To promote and uphold Quality and Microbiology requirements within production and other departments.
- Maintain the laboratory housekeeping and wash glassware.
- Will be cross trained to work in Quality Control when required.
- Ensure all testing is carried out in line with the laboratory standard operating procedures.
- Ensure all generated data is trended and stored electronically and contains all the information necessary to allow a true and accurate interpretation of results.
- Identification and enumeration of microorganisms (Gram stain/ microscopy and Biochemical tests).
- To work with and handle class 1 and 2 strains of bacteria aseptically.
- Order and restock consumables (externally and internally) for all Microbiology testing.
Key responsibilities
- HNC in applied Biology or relevant subject.
- Previous Microbiology Laboratory experience is essential.
- Environmental Monitoring of cleanrooms.
- Good Microbiological/Aseptic techniques.
- Gram staining technique.
- Familiar with Biochemical kits.
- Excellent organisational skills.
- Ability to operate relevant testing instruments.
- Ability to analyse test results and present a report.
- Basic computer literacy, including familiarity with Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel, or other word processing and spreadsheet programs.
- Multi-task and prioritise what tasks are always the most important.
- Excellent problem-solving skills.
- Flexibility in working hours to meet business needs.
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