Job Description
THE POSITION
This position oversees and manages the daily operation of a laboratory focused on microbiology testing, environmental monitoring and water testing in a GMP manufacturing facility for animal vaccine.
This is a fully-site based role in Pirbright. This is a fixed term contract until December 2027.
TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES
• Knowledge of aseptic process manufacturing (e.g. Annex 1) and expertise in environmental monitoring (viable and non-viable particles) of Grades A/B/C and D
• Responsible for laboratory tests such as TOC, conductivity, pH, growth promotion test, bioburden, bacterial identification
• Knowledge of contact/settle/active air sampling, APS, gowning qualification
• Knowledge of relevant chapters of the European Pharmacopeia and USP
• Lead and manage daily microbiology laboratory operations including supervision of lab team, scheduling work, training staff, and reviewing of data results and approval
• Perform troubleshooting, raise events/deviations, investigations, implementation of corrective actions and follow ups to ensure resolution
• Handling change controls
• Author, reviewer and approver of procedures and test methods
• Perform trending of EM data and writing of EM reports
• Author annual water tren...