QC Microbiology Analyst

Alexander Mann Solutions (AMS) is the world's leading provider of Talent Acquisition and Management Services. We deliver award-winning solutions to over 65 outsourcing clients and consulting services to hundreds more. Our Contingent Workforce Solutions (CWS) service acts as an extension of our clients' recruitment team and provides professional interim and temporary resources. Sanofi is a global life sciences company committed to improving access to healthcare and supporting the people we serve throughout the continuum of care. From prevention to treatment, Sanofi transforms scientific innovation into healthcare solutions, in human vaccines, rare diseases, multiple sclerosis, oncology, immunology, infectious diseases, diabetes and cardiovascular solutions and consumer healthcare. More than 110,000 people at Sanofi are dedicated to make a difference on patients' daily life, wherever they live and enable them to enjoy a healthier life. On behalf of this organisation, AMS are looking for a QC Microbiologist for a 12 Month contract based in Haverhill Purpose of the Role: Responsible for analysis (sample/ equipment), review and collation of experimental data against specifications laid down by the Quality Department. As a QC Microbiologis you will be responsible for: Documenting and Reporting of Microbiological sampling and testing according to cGMP Sampling and analysis of drug substances and drug products Sampling of Purified Water and Recovered Water from manufacturing plant and performing Bioburden testing of water Collection and processing of Environmental Monitoring samples from Microbiology lab and manufacturing plant and performing the testing. Performing Media and Reference organisms testing. Perform identification of microorganisms isolated from the microbiological tests and samples Collation of testing data into release packs and generation of C of A's as required. Review of raw data, where appropriate, ensuring all documented results are in accordance with the appropriate product/ material specification and good documentation practice. Responsible for first line troubleshooting. Contributes to continuous improvement. May work across value streams working in accordance with the planned QC rota . Training and support of others where appropriate. Support projects on required basis. Perform equipment requalification's, calibrations, services etc. Ensure that equipment assigned is maintained and fit for purpose against site procedures before use. Support the capital purchasing process for QC. Carry out Risk/ COSHH assessments and ensure that the laboratory is maintained in a safe manner at all times. Carry out laboratory maintainance (House keeping / stock control) and supporting the re-ordering and communication with key suppliers. Complete all corrective and preventative actions within the agreed timelines. Maintain core training and prior to conducting any activity ensure you are trained in the current version. Responsible for personal safety and that of others, reporting all accidents and unsafe acts and conditions. What we require from the candidate: Demonstrated ability to work consistently to quality policies and cGMP. Proven, sustained competence in analytical techniques and skills relevant to group. A working knowledge of laboratory health and safety. Demonstrated ability to successfully manage own workload to meet departmental targets. IR35 Status: This role has been assessed as inside of IR35. If you are interested in applying for this position and meet the criteria outlined above, please click the link to apply and we will contact you with an update in due course. Alexander Mann Solutions, a Recruitment Process Outsourcing Company, may in the delivery of some of its services be deemed to operate as an Employment Agency or an Employment Business This job was originally posted as www.totaljobs.com/job/89948359