QC Microbiology Supervisor

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3 months ago

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Job Title: Lead Microbiologist/Team Leader

Vacancy type: Permanent, full time

Area: Leeds

Salary: Highly attractive basic salary along with annual bonus

SRG is working with a world class pharmaceutical company in Leeds. We are looking for an experienced microbiologist to lead the QC Microbiology team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced microbiology leader to make a positive impact on this team. We are looking for an expert in PET (Preservative Efficacy Testing) within microbiology, along with great knowledge of microbiology testing within liquid pharmaceuticals.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Leads and coordinates all QC Microbiology testing and management activities to ensure compliance is maintained.
Supports all microbiology related activities for site activities to ensure data are generated and reported timely for pipeline growth.
Drives efficiency, performance and compliance to regulatory and business standards through effective planning and investigation of Quality events
Direct team members towards achieving daily and long-term business goals.
Effectively monitor and manage progress and performance and provide timely feedback to the relevant teams and team members.
Pro-actively lead operations and processes to ensure quality standards are met, e.g. GMP / GLP / H&S.
Drive compliance to MHRA, FDA, Regulatory and Company requirements / standards.
Leads team performance and objectives to ensure that the QC department achieve objectives on Quality, Cost, Safety, Delivery and Business goals / aims.
Coach, mentor and develop team members to encourage and support a high-performance work culture.
Co-ordinate testing plans to ensure that internal and external customer needs are met to agreed/required standards.

Skills Required:

BSc in Microbiology or an appropriately related discipline.
Ideal candidates should be an expert in analysis within a pharmaceutical environment under a cGMP quality system in a fast-paced environment, preferably with a strong working knowledge of how, TVC, TYMC, TAMC and PET (Preservative Efficacy Testing) analyses are performed.
Ability to provide and support rationale of preservation decisions to regulatory bodies.

The ideal candidate should demonstrate the willingness to develop within QC packaging as a long-term successor.

SRG are the UK number 1 recruitment company specialising in the science, engineering, clinical, pharmaceutical, food/FMCG, renewable, biotech, chemicals and medical devices sectors.

As scientists ourselves, our specialist sector knowledge and our passion are second to none. It's this combination that makes us different. We're committed to providing outstanding temporary, contract and permanent career opportunities of all levels for our candidates and a comprehensive range of expert strategic recruitment services for our clients.

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