Please refer to the job description and person specification attached to the advert for the full details of the vacancy. Carrying out microbiological techniques including sterility tests, total viable counts, microbiological assay, preservative efficacy tests and endotoxin tests, according to written procedures, or pharmacopoeial monographs. Reading microbiological results from environmental monitoring plates including settle and contact plates, broth transfer tests and record those results using LIMS systems. Carrying out booking-in of samples onto the laboratory LIMS system and spreadsheets Assisting in the maintenance and update of written methods and worksheets for all procedures carried out in the laboratories.
Assisting in maintaining media, reagent and glassware stocks, ordering and accepting deliveries from appropriate suppliers and checking against the appropriate documentation for invoice approval, where applicable. Supporting work in the Chemistry laboratory when required. This is a 9 month fixed term contract to cover maternity leave and is available from 5th January 2026. Interview dates are planned for Tuesday 4th November.