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Runcorn, Cheshire
Microbiology Technician
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Leading international Pharmaceutical Manufacturer seeks an experienced Microbiology Technician to join a talented team. About the role: To carry out environmental monitoring (EM) program of the aseptic compounding centre including; taking daily samples within production cleanroom areas, incubation, plate reading and identification of isolates. Documentation and data-entry of all results, following good documentation practices. Conducting investigations into EM excursions and non-reconciliations, generation and communication of KPIs, trending reports and state-of-control of compounding centre. To provide ongoing product sterility assurance through sterility testing and media-fill programs, and processing samples for external testing. Conducting investigations into out of specification results. Duties will also include liaison with internal customers and external suppliers. Duties may include: * Carry out environmental monitoring program * Incubation of samples * Reading of plates and liquid media and evaluation of results * Species-level identification of isolates * Investigating EM excursions and out of specification results * Sample processing for external testing * Sterility testing of finished products * Documentation and data entry of all results * Trending of results and report-writing * Writing and review of procedures, protocols and records relating to job role Skills and experience: * Good communication and report-writing skills * Minimum Degree Microbiology/related Science or relevant experience. * Previous experience in working within a laboratory or pharmaceutical, microbiology or healthcare industries would be beneficial. * The role holder is expected to work with minimal supervision against the agreed work programme; including work within clean areas.