Senior Microbiologist

Leicester

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Senior Microbiologist

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing | GMP | Analytical Services

Location: Leicester

A well-established pharmaceutical manufacturer is looking for a Senior Microbiologist to join its Analytical Services team. This is a hands-on role supporting the testing, release, and validation of sterile and non-sterile medicines within a GMP environment, offering a meaningful role in safeguarding product quality and patient safety, a stable quality-focussed setting.

About the Role

Perform microbiological testing of sterile and non-sterile products (in-process and finished)
Sterility testing, bioburden, endotoxin, and specified organism testing
Environmental and facility monitoring of production areas
Support validation activities, including media fills and method validation
Investigate out-of-specification results and liaise with QA
Prepare and review SOPs and laboratory documentation
Coordinate testing schedules and cross-functional activities
Deputise for the Microbiology Team Leader when required

About You

Typically, you will have several years’ experience in pharmaceutical microbiology and a meticulous approach to quality and compliance.
Strong experience in a GMP pharmaceutical microbiology laboratory
Solid knowledge of sterile testing and environmental monitoring
Experience with investigations and validation work
Highly organised, detail-focused, and able to meet deadlines
Confident communicator who works well across teams

For a confidential discussion or full details, please get in touch. Connected MedTech are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy

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