Senior Microbiologist Pharmaceutical Manufacturing | GMP | Analytical Services Location: Leicester A well-established pharmaceutical manufacturer is looking for a Senior Microbiologist to join its Analytical Services team. This is a hands-on role supporting the testing, release, and validation of sterile and non-sterile medicines within a GMP environment, offering a meaningful role in safeguarding product quality and patient safety, a stable quality-focussed setting. About the Role * Perform microbiological testing of sterile and non-sterile products (in-process and finished) * Sterility testing, bioburden, endotoxin, and specified organism testing * Environmental and facility monitoring of production areas * Support validation activities, including media fills and method validation * Investigate out-of-specification results and liaise with QA * Prepare and review SOPs and laboratory documentation * Coordinate testing schedules and cross-functional activities * Deputise for the Microbiology Team Leader when required About You Typically, you will have several years’ experience in pharmaceutical microbiology and a meticulous approach to quality and compliance. * Strong experience in a GMP pharmaceutical microbiology laboratory * Solid knowledge of sterile testing and environmental monitoring * Experience with investigations and validation work * Highly organised, detail-focused, and able to meet deadlines * Confident communicator who works well across teams For a confidential discussion or full details, please get in touch. Connected MedTech are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy