Laboratory Technician

Leading international Pharmaceutical Manufacturer seeks an experienced Laboratory Technician to assist in the creation of life-saving drugs.

About the role:

As a Laboratory Technician, you would be responsible for monitoring the compounding centre in line with GMP.

This role will be 37.5 per hours a week Monday-Friday, 7:00am - 3:00pm alternating with 3pm - 11pm on a weekly basis and it will be based in Runcorn.

Benefits include:

• No rota'd weekend working and no night shifts
• Contributory Pension Scheme (rises with service)
• Role specific tailored training and development plan
• 25 days holiday (rises to 27 after 5 years' service) and ability to buy/sell holidays
• Bike to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free onsite parking and subsidised canteen

Duties may include but are not limited to:

• Carrying out culture-based microbiological analysis of samples to support the sterility assurance of products
• Identifying microbiological isolates and conducting sterility testing of compounded products
• Authoring laboratory documentation and chairing weekly excursion meetings
• Involvement in the training of production and laboratory employees
• Investigating EM non-reconciliations and excursions
• Facilitating laboratory QRM projects and leading on projects as required
• Releasing and ordering stock for the laboratory on SAP
• Participating in internal audits

Skills and experience:

• Degree or equivalent in Microbiology or a related science or relevant experience
• Previous experience in a pharmaceutical microbiology laboratory is essential

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