Microbiological Technologist

Microbiological Technologist - Secondment / FTC until the end of 2027. Closing Date: 5th November 2026 (COB) Business Introduction We manufacture and supply reliable, high-quality medicines and vaccines to meet patients’ needs and drive our performance. Our network of 37 medicines and vaccines manufacturing sites delivered 1.7 billion packs of medicines and 409 million vaccine doses in 2024 to help make a positive impact on the health of millions of people. Our supply chain is not just core to our operations; it’s vital to bringing our innovations to patients as quickly, efficiently and effectively as possible. Technology is transforming how we manufacture medicines and vaccines, enabling us to increase the speed, quality and scale of product supply. We need the very best minds and capability to help us on our journey to make more complex products, harnessing the power of smart manufacturing technologies including robotics, digital solutions and artificial intelligence to deliver for patients. Position Summary Join us to play a vital role in ensuring the quality and safety of medicines through microbiological testing. You will work closely with manufacturing, quality, and technical teams to support our mission of uniting science, technology, and talent to get ahead of disease together. Our team values practical problem-solving, attention to detail, and a positive attitude. This role offers a clear path to develop your technical skills and take on increasing responsibilities while making a meaningful impact on patients' lives. Responsibilities This role will provide YOU the opportunity to lead key activities to progress YOUR career. These responsibilities include some of the following: - Perform routine microbiological testing of raw materials, in-process samples, finished products, and environmental monitoring using approved methods. - Maintain, calibrate, and troubleshoot laboratory instruments and equipment to ensure data accuracy. - Record, analyse, and report microbiological results clearly and accurately using laboratory information systems. - Support investigations related to deviations, out-of-specification results, and non-conformances to identify root causes. - Assist in validation, transfer, and improvement of microbiological methods and procedures. Why you? Basic Qualification We are seeking professionals with the following required skills and qualifications to help us achieve our goals: - Bachelor’s degree or higher in Microbiology, Biology, Biomedical Science, or a related scientific discipline. - Practical experience in a regulated laboratory environment, including microbiological testing methods. - Knowledge of good manufacturing practice (GMP) and good laboratory practice (GLP). - Proficiency in using laboratory instruments, such as incubators, autoclaves, microscopes, and microbiological media preparation. - Ability to follow detailed procedures precisely and work independently when needed. - Strong communication skills and willingness to collaborate closely with diverse teams. Preferred Qualification If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus: - Experience with sterility testing, bioburden, endotoxin testing, or environmental monitoring in pharmaceutical settings. - Familiarity with laboratory information management systems (LIMS) and electronic data capture tools. - Understanding of microbiological method validation and regulatory compliance standards. - Participation in laboratory investigations and root cause analysis. - Interest or experience in continuous improvement techniques such as Lean or Six Sigma. - Ability to contribute actively to cross-department projects or audits. Work arrangement This role is fully on-site in the United Kingdom at our Barnard Castle site. You will work