Summary: The Microbiologist role offers an opportunity to work in a leading FMCG company, focusing on food, pharmaceutical, and healthcare industries. This position involves routine analysis and laboratory tasks, primarily on weekends, within a Pharmaceutical Microbiology laboratory. The role emphasizes customer satisfaction and scientific excellence, providing a platform for professional growth through innovative projects. It is a 6-month contract that requires attention to detail and effective communication skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Weekend work, testing for Routine Analysis (Endotoxins, Bioburdens, Total Viable Count, Environmental Monitoring)
• Perform lab admin and housekeeping activities, basic routine analysis in accordance with quality standards
• Provide high-quality customer service by ensuring effective organisation of workload and timely provision of results
• Perform basic routine analyses under supervision of senior staff
• Operate basic laboratory equipment as directed
• Use software packages required for the role, including the Laboratory’s LIMS system and Q-Pulse
• Offer training in routine activities to new team members
• Maintain a clean, tidy, and safe working environment

Key Skills:

• Meticulous attention to detail and ability to follow written instructions
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Self-motivation, enthusiasm, and quick learning ability
• Organisational skills with capability to work on multiple activities concurrently
• Computer literacy in standard MS Office applications and scientific understanding of basic lab equipment

Salary (Rate): £18.43

City: Wokingham

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: on-site

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: Other