Microbiological Technologist

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GSK have a challenging and inspiring mission: to improve the quality of human life by enabling people to do more, feel better and live longer.

In the heart of rural Teesdale, the GSK site at Barnard Castle is a key member of the Global Manufacturing and Supply (GMS) organization producing some of the world's leading dermatological, sterile, inhaled and oral medicines for a wide range of diseases including MRSA, leukaemia and HIV.

To help enable us to strengthen and increase capacity & capability across the site, we are looking to appoint a number of high-calibre Microbiology Technologists within the Microbiology Department at the Barnard Castle site. Your areas of responsibility may include:

• microbiological testing of sterile and non-sterile products
• support NPI/project work from a microbiology perspective
• support complex microbiology investigations and resolution of CAPA linked to these investigations
• microbiological sampling in Process Monitoring ie. environmental control, water sampling and preparation of Biological Indicators
• ability to work in a highly regulated environment with a focus on aseptic working practices, attention to detail and right first time
• support microbiology transformation activity using active scheduling and other OE tools
• microbiological testing of raw materials
• identification of microbial isolates
• manufacture of microbiological growth media
• develop and validate new test methodology.
• ensure a safe working environment for self and team
• shift working maybe required

The successful candidate will have:

• minimum education to A-level standard. Microbiology or related science based Degree, or HNC/HND in Applied Biology preferred
• practical knowledge in at least 1 area of Pharmaceutical Microbiology ie. Process Monitoring, Endotoxin testing, Product Testing, Sterilisation, Biological Indicators, Microbial identification, Disinfection, Waters, Media Preparation
• practical knowledge of microbiological laboratory skills, aseptic technique, cleanroom control and GLP
• knowledge of OE tools and principles ie. active scheduling of workload, prioritisation, waste identification and elimination
• good teamwork skills
• effective communication skills (verbal and written)
• passion for driving change
• be self motivated and proactive
• working knowledge of corporate computer systems ie. LIFT, SAP, SPEC, LIMS.
• working knowledge of EHS processes ie. COSHH, manual handling

Interested?

Please apply via our online application system before 28th March, 2017.

Help us to know more about you by using the 'cover letter' of the on-line application to clearly describe how you meet the competencies for this role, as outlined in the job requirements above. The information that you have provided in your cover letter and CV will be used to assess your application.

Thank you for your interest in this opportunity.

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