Microbiologist

About the role

Smart4Sciences is seeking a Microbiologist to join a leading pharmaceutical manufacturer in Basildon. You will be part of the Quality Control team, responsible for microbiological testing and ensuring compliance with GMP and regulatory standards.

Key responsibilities

• Perform microbiological testing and accurately analyse and interpret results.
• Organise and support day‑to‑day activities of the microbiology laboratory.
• Conduct OOS and out‑of‑trend investigations, including root‑cause analysis.
• Prepare microbiology protocols and reports as required.
• Maintain laboratory equipment, stock levels, and audit‑ready standards.
• Support self‑inspections, audits, and regulatory inspections.
• Ensure all testing activities comply with cGMP, pharmacopoeial requirements, and data‑integrity standards.
• Assist with continuous‑improvement initiatives and KPI reporting.

Required profile

• Previous microbiology laboratory experience within a pharmaceutical or regulated environment.
• Experience investigating OOS and out‑of‑trend results.
• Strong understanding of data integrity and GMP requirements.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively.
• Degree in Microbiology, Biology, Pharmacy, or a related Life Science discipline (desirable).
• Experience within a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment (advantageous).

Required skills

• Microbiological testing
• OOS investigations
• Root cause analysis
• cGMP compliance
• Pharmacopoeial standards
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