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The RSSL Pharmaceutical Microbiology Laboratory performs a wide range of analyses for a variety of pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, healthcare, and consumer goods companies; it comprises multiple laboratories, including both sterile and non-sterile QC microbiology laboratories.

The role as Technician is to be responsible for performing a range of routine activities to support effective completion of projects and meet the customer’s contractual agreements. This role will primarily be concerned with supporting the non-sterile pharmaceutical microbiology teams (but with the possibility of also supporting the sterile pharmaceutical microbiology team); this will involve:

Primary Responsibilities

• Performing laboratory administration and housekeeping activities.
• Basic routine microbiological techniques (e.g. environmental monitoring and culture maintenance).
• Operation, routine checks, and calibration of basic laboratory.
• The use of generic and specific software packages required for the role: Laboratory’s LIMS system, Q-Pulse, MS Office applications, etc.
• Working in accordance with the quality and EHS (environment, health, and safety) standards within Pharmaceutical Microbiology Laboratory.

Education / Certifications:

• Educated to A / HNC level in a relevant scientific discipline

Job specific requirements:

• A keen interest in Microbiology.
• A desire to develop a career working within the pharmaceutical industry.
• Scientific understanding of basic lab equipment.
• Meticulous attention to detail and an ability to follow written instructions.
• Self-motivated, enthusiastic and quick to learn.
• Well organized and capable of working on multiple activities concurrently.
• Previous experience of working in a laboratory environment would be advantageous, but is not required as full training will be provided.

Work schedule:

Day shift (UK) (Monday - Friday 09:00 - 17:00)

In return for your commitment, drive and enthusiasm, we offer an attractive benefits package within a highly successful international business that offers financial rewards and resources, including:

• Opportunities to learn and develop
• Flexible working
• Performance Related Bonus scheme
• Contributory pension (up to 11% employer contribution)
• Life assurance
• 27 days holiday allowance (possibility to buy 5 extra days) + bank holidays
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• A flexible benefits programme (Gym discounts, private health insurance, restaurant discounts, etc).

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: From £22,400.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus scheme

Application question(s):

• Do you have the right to work in the UK

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Willingness to travel:

• 100% (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: R-79986