Senior QC Microbiologist

Full Time
Technical Role
North East England

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and support Out of Specification (OOS) investigations and root cause analysis activities.
  • Perform QC compliance gap assessments against relevant pharmacopoeial and regulatory requirements.
  • Support method optimisation, verification, validation, and transfer activities.
  • Review validation, stability, and risk assessment reports.
  • Prepare and review technical transfer protocols and reports.
  • Participate in CAPA implementation, change controls, and continuous improvement programmes.
  • Support audit readiness activities and contribute during regulatory and customer audits.
  • Contribute to New Product Development (NPD) & QC projects.
  • Provide coaching, training, and technical support to colleagues while deputising for Team Leaders when required.

 

Required:

  • A degree in Microbiology or similar relevant filed / equivalent relevant scientific experience.
  • Significant experience within a GMP Quality Control laboratory environment.
  • Strong microbiology skills, with practical experience in performing; Preservative Efficacy Testing (PET), total viable counts, environmental monitoring, and water testing.
  • Strong understanding of analytical testing, method validation, and compliance requirements.
  • Proven experience leading invesigatiotns, CAPAs, and continuous improvement initiatives.

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