Sr Quality Control (QC) Microbiologist, 12 Months Maternity Cover

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AtOXB, our people are at the heart of everything we do. Were on a mission to enable life-changing therapies to reach patients around the worldand were looking for passionate individuals who embody our core values every day:Responsible, Responsive, Resilient, and Respectful.

We are currently recruiting for a Senior QC Microbiologist to cover a period of maternity within the Quality Control team. The purpose of this role is to be responsible fortheplanningand performance of environmental monitoring within the manufacturing facilities, and the testing and data analysis ofallmicrobiological testing to ensure that both the product and the cleanroom environments where they are made are in suitable biocontamination control.

Your responsibilities in this role would be:

• Responsible for scheduling, planning,organisingtestingand ensuring the microbiology laboratory ismaintainedto GMP standards.

• Represent the microbiology laboratory in communications withother departments and supportandparticipateininternaland externalaudits.

• To write, update and reviewdepartmental documentationandbe competent inwritingand executingmethod suitability studies.

• Supervise and support a team of microbiologistsand be the first point of contact.

• Responsible fortraining ofnew staffas a trainer and provide scientific background information to trainees.

• Responsible for thetimely,accuratecompletionand reviewof assay paperworkand reporting of results,monthly trend meetings and trend report writing.

• Leadand implementcontinuous improvement initiatives to enhance working practices.
• Partake and lead investigationsand root cause analysis meetingsto helpidentifycontributory factors, assign root cause and corrective/preventative actions.

We are looking for:

• Degree level qualified in Microbiology or related subjectand/orsignificantrelevantGMP microbiologicalexperience

• Relevanthigh levelof microbiological laboratory technicaland GMP/clean roomexperience.
• Good understanding and knowledge of practical and theoretical microbiology/aseptictechniques; Sterility testing on finished product, Bioburden and Endotoxin testing.
• Thorough understanding of GMP and cleanroom biocontamination control.
• Advanced understanding of laboratory health and safety requirements.

• Greater understanding of regulatory requirements e.g. GMP, and/or Validation and Quality Management systems.

• Computer literate (Word, Excel) andhigh levelof familiarity with Microsoft Office software.
• Flexibility to work shifts covering the hours from 07.00am to 03.00am Mon-Fri

Why Join Us?

• Competitive total reward packages
• Wellbeing programmesthat support your mental and physical health
• Career development opportunitiesto help you grow and thrive
• Supportive, inclusive, and collaborative culture
• State-of-the-art labs and manufacturing facilities
• A company that lives its values:Responsible, Responsive, Resilient, Respect

We want you to feel inspired every day. At OXB, were future-focused and growing fast. We succeed togetherthrough passion, commitment, and teamwork.

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