Total 141 Full-time Microbiologist job vacancies in The United States of America

• Shuttling of locations to be expected (Tuas/Biopolis)
• Alternate Sunday (half-day) work arrangement with time-off

ScaleUp Bio is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Microbiologist to join our team. The Microbiologist will be responsible for working with fermentation scientists in developing optimized culture conditions for newly developed or existing production strains from our customers and perform a variety of tasks related to fermentation technology. These can include strain propagation, bench top and pilot scale fermentations, operation of pilot plant and laboratory equipment/instrumentation, media preparation, sample collection and analysis, and related maintenance at the lab (Biopolis) and pilot plant (Tuas), as well as the analysis on the quality equipment such as HPLC, etc.

Your Responsibilities:

• Plan and design strain screening and collection strategy and protocol for fermentation process for our customers;
• Manage cell bank construction and maintenance based on our customers strains;
• Routine microbiological testing and cell counting of fermentation samples;
• Microbial contamination testing of process samples and environmental samples;
• Take responsibility for new technical development in identification of improvement of the fermentation process together with the process engineer;
• Provide scientific and technical support in ongoing or potential collaboration projects with our customers;
• Cross-functionally collaborate with other scientists, engineers and management professionals internal and external to ScaleUp Bio;
• Responsible for the analytical lab duties (HPLC, etc.).
• Ability to develop and coordinate technology development and technology transfer programs with internal and third-party partners;
• Work with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure the progress timeline in new product/process development;
• Ensure safe working practice in research labs, pilot plants, and manufacturing facilities to meet or exceed safety goals.

Your Profile:

• Master degree with 3+ years experience Or Bachelor degree with 5+ years experience or equivalent in Microbiology or Chemistry or related field.
• Industrial experience is desired, e.g. culture strain storage management etc.
• Experience in microbial isolation, cultivation, characterization and identification, microbial physiology and/or ecology, 16S rRNA qPCR, Western blotting, and basic genetic engineering tools and analytical tools (HPLC, etc.).
• Familiarity with strain handling, microbial communities, high-throughput screenings, and fermentation.
• Demonstrating success in taking ideas to strain or process development and improvement.
• Strong communication and organization skills, be able to multi-task and exhibit a strong sense of urgency in order to accomplish daily tasks.
• Experience in collecting and analyzing data from laboratory and plant operations with statistic tools.
• Be self-motivated with the ability to manage time and priorities; must be able to work independently in a team environment, maintain a positive attitude

About ScaleUp Bio Pte. Ltd.:

• We are a newly built startup to lead the food revolution.
• We are the first dedicated food-grade precision fermentation laboratory in Singapore and amongst few in the world truly catered towards start-ups and emerging food tech companies.
• Newly set up, we embrace entrepreneurship. You will be surrounded by innovation plus responsibilities which you can be hands-on with actual work from day one.
• We are an Equal Opportunity Employer where inclusion matters. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law

Purpose

Act as the site microbiology subject matter expert; provide microbiologist expertise and develop monitoring strategy and operation framework.

Ensure that all site utilities, water, environmental monitoring and product testing activities are properly analysed and executed, and the results recorded in full compliance with current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) and regulatory requirements that meet the defined quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Ensures that all water, environmental monitoring, site utilities and product testing samples are analysed and tested according to the stipulated quality requirements so as to provide accurate test results for correct usage decisions. Develops a strategy for the site with respect to environmental monitoring and water systems. Perform microbiological risk assessment for all non-sterile products.
• Work with relevant functions to support method validation / verification for micro related methods, ensuring that the activities are carried out in accordance to the required standards and procedures.
• Ensures that external service providers and suppliers for microbiology laboratory are managed in accordance to GSK requirements.
• Contribute to the formulation and development of the operational framework of the labs (framework covers testing protocol, SOP, and other operational policies, procedures and guidelines), and implement the approved plan.
• Contribute and occasionally lead site and corporate projects in line with specifications and budget allocation.
• Ensure a safe working environment for the laboratory and perform 5S and Zoning inspection.
• Supervise, develop, and motivate assigned analysts to help realize their maximum potential so as to contribute towards achieving the objectives of the department.
• Ensure regulatory compliance, perform L1 audit and support L2/L3/L4 audit as Microbiology Subject Matter Expert (SME).
• Ensure timeliness and accuracy of the Compliance review of Pharmacopoeia & ATS and to ensure In place and In use of the Pharmacopoeia / ATS / QMS requirement.
• Lead or participate in investigation arising from micro related and utilities investigation, incidents and accurately assess the impact of the failure so as to make appropriate recommendations on remedial actions for follow-up.
• Work with the relevant R&D groups to support micro related activities and micro risk assessment for New Product Introduction, ensuring that the activities are carried out in accordance to the required standards and procedures.
• Work closely with external staff and at line level to enable the localization and transfer of technology / knowledge / methodologies into standard order fulfillment activities.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

• Min degree in microbiology, chemistry, or life sciences
• Min 3 years of experience in an analytical environment in pharmaceutical or life sciences industry
• Experience in GMP
• Basic knowledge and on-going awareness of regulatory requirements (includes safety) on controlled environment and water system
• Very good knowledge of microbiological test methods
• Good knowledge of manufacturing processes and plant layouts of GlaxoSmithKline Manufacturing
• Good communication skills
• Basic financial management skills
• People Management skills

To learn more about Singapore GSK and our people, please click on this link: https://www.linkedin.com/company/glaxosmithkline/life/gsksingapore

#Li-GSK

Why Us?

GSK is a global biopharma company with a special purpose – to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together – so we can positively impact the health of billions of people and deliver stronger, more sustainable shareholder returns – as an organization where people can thrive. Getting ahead means preventing disease as well as treating it, and we aim to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of 2030. ​

Our success absolutely depends on our people. While getting ahead of disease together is about our ambition for patients and shareholders, it’s also about making GSK a place where people can thrive. We want GSK to be a place where people feel inspired, encouraged and challenged to be the best they can be. A place where they can be themselves – feeling welcome, valued and included. Where they can keep growing and look after their wellbeing. So, if you share our ambition, join us at this exciting moment in our journey to get Ahead Together.​

Important notice to Employment businesses/ Agencies

GSK does not accept referrals from employment businesses and/or employment agencies in respect of the vacancies posted on this site. All employment businesses/agencies are required to contact GSK's commercial and general procurement/human resources department to obtain prior written authorization before referring any candidates to GSK. The obtaining of prior written authorization is a condition precedent to any agreement (verbal or written) between the employment business/ agency and GSK. In the absence of such written authorization being obtained any actions undertaken by the employment business/agency shall be deemed to have been performed without the consent or contractual agreement of GSK. GSK shall therefore not be liable for any fees arising from such actions or any fees arising from any referrals by employment businesses/agencies in respect of the vacancies posted on this site.

Purpose

Act as the site microbiology subject matter expert; provide microbiologist expertise and develop monitoring strategy and operation framework.

Ensure that all site utilities, water, environmental monitoring and product testing activities are properly analysed and executed, and the results recorded in full compliance with current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) and regulatory requirements that meet the defined quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Ensures that all water, environmental monitoring, site utilities and product testing samples are analysed and tested according to the stipulated quality requirements so as to provide accurate test results for correct usage decisions. Develops a strategy for the site with respect to environmental monitoring and water systems. Perform microbiological risk assessment for all non-sterile products.
• Work with relevant functions to support method validation / verification for micro related methods, ensuring that the activities are carried out in accordance to the required standards and procedures.
• Ensures that external service providers and suppliers for microbiology laboratory are managed in accordance to GSK requirements.
• Contribute to the formulation and development of the operational framework of the labs (framework covers testing protocol, SOP, and other operational policies, procedures and guidelines), and implement the approved plan.
• Contribute and occasionally lead site and corporate projects in line with specifications and budget allocation.
• Ensure a safe working environment for the laboratory and perform 5S and Zoning inspection.
• Supervise, develop, and motivate assigned analysts to help realize their maximum potential so as to contribute towards achieving the objectives of the department.
• Ensure regulatory compliance, perform L1 audit and support L2/L3/L4 audit as Microbiology Subject Matter Expert (SME).
• Ensure timeliness and accuracy of the Compliance review of Pharmacopoeia & ATS and to ensure In place and In use of the Pharmacopoeia / ATS / QMS requirement.
• Lead or participate in investigation arising from micro related and utilities investigation, incidents and accurately assess the impact of the failure so as to make appropriate recommendations on remedial actions for follow-up.
• Work with the relevant R&D groups to support micro related activities and micro risk assessment for New Product Introduction, ensuring that the activities are carried out in accordance to the required standards and procedures.
• Work closely with external staff and at line level to enable the localization and transfer of technology / knowledge / methodologies into standard order fulfillment activities.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

• Min degree in microbiology, chemistry, or life sciences
• Min 3 years of experience in an analytical environment in pharmaceutical or life sciences industry
• Experience in GMP
• Basic knowledge and on-going awareness of regulatory requirements (includes safety) on controlled environment and water system
• Very good knowledge of microbiological test methods
• Good knowledge of manufacturing processes and plant layouts of GlaxoSmithKline Manufacturing
• Good communication skills
• Basic financial management skills
• People Management skills

To learn more about Singapore GSK and our people, please click on this link: https://www.linkedin.com/company/glaxosmithkline/life/gsksingapore

#Li-GSK

Why Us?

GSK is a global biopharma company with a special purpose – to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together – so we can positively impact the health of billions of people and deliver stronger, more sustainable shareholder returns – as an organization where people can thrive. Getting ahead means preventing disease as well as treating it, and we aim to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of 2030. ​

Our success absolutely depends on our people. While getting ahead of disease together is about our ambition for patients and shareholders, it’s also about making GSK a place where people can thrive. We want GSK to be a place where people feel inspired, encouraged and challenged to be the best they can be. A place where they can be themselves – feeling welcome, valued and included. Where they can keep growing and look after their wellbeing. So, if you share our ambition, join us at this exciting moment in our journey to get Ahead Together.​

Important notice to Employment businesses/ Agencies

GSK does not accept referrals from employment businesses and/or employment agencies in respect of the vacancies posted on this site. All employment businesses/agencies are required to contact GSK's commercial and general procurement/human resources department to obtain prior written authorization before referring any candidates to GSK. The obtaining of prior written authorization is a condition precedent to any agreement (verbal or written) between the employment business/ agency and GSK. In the absence of such written authorization being obtained any actions undertaken by the employment business/agency shall be deemed to have been performed without the consent or contractual agreement of GSK. GSK shall therefore not be liable for any fees arising from such actions or any fees arising from any referrals by employment businesses/agencies in respect of the vacancies posted on this site.

Position: Senior Microbiologist

At Coalesce Management Consulting, we are a community of people with a strong passion for excellence. We deliver bespoke project solutions within the Life Science and Technology sectors through our community of high-calibre industry specialists.

Job Description:

We are currently expanding our team and are looking for a Senior Microbiologist to work on projects on site with a client. In summary, you will be collaborating with peers to design and validate new experimental techniques, and adhere to rigorous quality control standards to ensure the integrity and purity of cell cultures.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and sterilize cell culture media, supplements, and reagents.
• Ensure accurate documentation of media preparation procedures and maintain inventory levels.
• Maintain detailed records of all cell culture activities, documenting parameters such as cell counts, passage numbers, and viability.
• Ensure cleanliness and organization of the laboratory space, including benchtops, equipment, and storage areas.
• Operate, clean, and maintain laboratory equipment, including incubators, biosafety cabinets, centrifuges, and microscopes.
• Implement and uphold strict aseptic techniques to prevent contamination of cell cultures.
• Contribute to the development and optimization of protocols for cell culture procedures.
• Compile and analyze data, ensuring accuracy and completeness prior to submission.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant life science field (e.g., biology, biotechnology, biochemistry). ·
• Min 3 years of relevant working experience in cell culture techniques and aseptic procedures is preferred.
• Familiarity with laboratory equipment and techniques associated with cell culture operations.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, in English.
• Ability to multitask and work in a fast paced environment with competing priorities.
• Great team player. Strong interpersonal and communication skills and ability to develop close working relationships and work collaboratively with internal and external contacts at all levels

What’s In It for You?

• Exposure to the major Pharmaceutical Companies in the industry.
• Annual leave benefits.
• Full Health coverage and benefits.
• Training and Development allowance.

What's Next?

If you are interested in applying for this position, please send an email to allison.aquino@cmcexpertisedelivered.com.

Coalesce Management Consulting operates as an equal opportunity employer. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other factors with no bearing to employment skills and we confirm that we are happy to accept applications from persons of any background for this role.

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification applicant pack for further detailed information regarding this role.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities The job plan will be agreed between the post holder and the Clinical Director and is subject to annual review. A provisional work programme is attached. Laboratory Day-to-day supervision of diagnostic methods and examination of specimens and authorisation and interpretation of the results obtained. Involvement in policy and SOP preparation. Responsibility for quality assurance within the department, including taking part in all relevant National External Quality Assurance (NEQAS) programmes. Responsibility for achieving and maintaining full accreditation of the laboratory with Clinical Pathology Accreditation (UK) Ltd, UKAS or another equivalent agency. Business planning, including the assessment and introduction of new methods, and forward planning for staff and equipment requirements. Provision of an on-call service in microbiology. Clinical Liaison with clinicians, hospital staff and GPs concerning the diagnosis and management of patients and prevention of infection. Implementing an on-going medical audit programme within the department and participating in multidisciplinary clinical audit. Providing advice on management of OPAT patients Ward Rounds Attendance at ward rounds and ward visits to discuss patient management Infection Control Duties Advising on hospital policies for infection prevention and control, antibiotic and disinfectant use. Co-operating with Public Health England and environmental health officers in the investigation and prevention of communicable disease in the community. Antimicrobial Stewardship Antimicrobial stewardship is a key area of our work. This is led by one of the microbiologists/ infectious diseases physicians, on a rotational basis (reviewed at annual job planning), who chairs the Antimicrobial Stewardship Committee. A longer tenure is possible if a staff member has a particular interest in this area. The Trust has an antibiotic App (MicroGuide). All departmental consultants are expected to play a role in antimicrobial stewardship. Key Internal Relations: Others involved in infection control, particularly the infection control and prevention nurses, other Consultant Microbiologists, microbiology scientific staff, the Chief Executive, Trust Board, Medical Directors, Physicians, Surgeons, Occupational Health Physicians and Heads of Departments e.g. Catering, Estates, Pharmacy, HSDU, Domestic Services. All of the existing departmental consultants are expected to provide support to each other and to new starters. The Head of Department can be approached with any issues. A mentor can be appointed for the first year in post (may or may not be required dependent on experience of the new appointee). Key External Relations: In the case of statutorily notifiable diseases, community involvement, and major outbreaks of infection with community involvement, work closely with the Consultant and other staff in the Public Health England, appropriate Reference Laboratories, Environmental Health Officers, General Medical Practitioners and Microbiologists / Infectious Disease Physicians in other regional departments. Teaching The directorate participates in teaching medical students, medical and non-medical staff and the post holder will be expected to participate in the teaching process. Administration Contributing to management within the Trust, via the directorate structure Acting as custodian of data under the Data Protection Act. Service and administrative duties on various committees which may include: Microbiology Management Meetings Antimicrobial Stewardship Committee Hospital Infection Prevention Committee Infection Prevention and Control Team Meetings Clinical Governance and Audit The post holder will be expected to be actively involved in the development of clinical guidelines, investigation protocols, laboratory SOPs, guidance in the use of appropriate use of antimicrobials. The post holder must be involved in Clinical Audit. The appointee is expected to participate actively in clinical audit meetings.

Job Title: Microbiologist Level 1 - Synergy

Location: Ware, UK

contract: 12 Month FTC

working pattern: Fully onsite

Salary: Competitive

Are you a Microbiology or Biomedical graduate looking for your first role in industry? Or do you already have a background in an industrial micro lab but would like to develop your skills further in a GMP environment?

SRG Synergy are currently working with a world-leading pharmaceutical organisation located in Ware with a vacancy for a Microbiologist - Level 1.

Synergy, part of SRG, offer a range of scientific solutions to different Clients in the Life Sciences sector. We can offer a competitive salary, a range of excellent benefits and access to training & development opportunities within the role.

Within this role, you will be part of a team responsible for the microbial analysis of processes and materials associated with the pharmaceutical manufacturing conducted on site.

Responsibilities:

• Perform analysis of samples and supports technical investigations/ monitoring, using a range of analytical techniques related to the microbiological testing of medicines and facility's environmental monitoring.
• Prepares and checks analytical data accurately according to company, customer and regulatory requirements.
• Assesses the quality and accuracy of analytical results and determines if material meets pre-defined acceptance criteria.
• Undertakes analysis as required to support process investigations or as part of process qualification and validation exercises.
• It is an Environmental Monitoring Microbiologist role which will require several EM excursions is different site facilities i.e., manufacturing plant rooms and productions areas which could be physically demanding.

Requirements:

• Minimum BSc qualification in Microbiology or related relevant scientific discipline, or industrial experience in a GMP laboratory setting.
• Good aseptic technique, and knowledge/experience of GMP/GLP regulatory standards would be desirable.
• Knowledge of endotoxin or bioburden testing would be advantageous.

Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

1 Manage ISO/IEC 17025 management system and ensure the integrity of the system is maintained.

2. Responsible for routine analysis such as preparation of reagents, media & samples, perform routine calibration for equipment, run routine testing, control testing, cleaning apparatus etc.

3. Maintain and upkeep laboratory facilities, safety and equipment

4. Assist in releasing test result by transferring data to job sheet.

5. Assist in method development.

6. Assist in tasks that assigned by Superior.

7. Report to section superior.

For more information regarding the main responsibilities and requirements essential for this role please refer to the supporting documents heading and review the job description and person specification which will outline the duties of the role including a proposed job plan. Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust £338 million (PFI) investment has re-built and modernised both Whiston and St Helens Hospitals, resulting in modern state of the art health care facilities for the treatment and care of patients. St Helens Hospital was completed in 2008 and Whiston Hospital in 2010. The hospitals include 887 inpatient beds with state-of-the-art CT and MRI facilities existing on both hospital sites. CT and MRI scanners at St Helens have also recently been upgraded including installation of a high field 3 Tesla MRI scanner. The DEXA scanner is also located at St Helens Hospital. The Trust delivers acute hospital care, intermediate care, community, and primary care services to a population of over 600,000 people with a combined workforce of around 9000 dedicated and skilled staff from 17 locations including Whiston, Southport & Formby, St Helens, Ormskirk, and Newton hospitals. The Trust provides regional services for burns, plastic surgery, and spinal injuries to more than 4 million people across Mersey and West Lancashire, Cheshire, the Isle of Man and North Wales. As a Trust, our aim is to provide a high-quality service to all patients. We strive to meet the best standards for professional care whilst being sensitive and responsive to the needs of individual patients. Our valued workforce is recognised for their unique skills and talents with our teams of experts winning national awards on a regular basis. Whiston Hospital Whiston Hospital a busy teaching hospital which provides a comprehensive range of acute Medical and Surgical Services, Emergency Services, Maternity Services, Paediatrics and Medicine for Older People. The Regional Burns and Plastic Surgery Units are also based on this site. There is a Critical Care Unit consisting of ICU, HDU, CCU and an onsite Cardiac Catheter Laboratory. The stroke consultants deliver 24/7 thrombolysis to eligible patients presenting with acute stroke. There is a 30-bed Stroke Unit which accommodates both acute stroke patients and those with rehabilitation needs. St Helens Hospital St Helens Hospital is an Ambulatory Care Centre providing Intermediate Care and Day Surgery. Rheumatology, Dermatology and Diabetes services are based on this site and within easy reach of other acute specialties at Whiston Hospital. Southport Hospital Southport Hospital is a General Hospital that includes adults accident and emergency services, intensive care, and a range of medical and surgical specialities. There is also an outpatients service. The North West Regional Spinal Injuries Centre at Southport hospital provides specialist care for spinal patients from across the North West, North Wales, and the Isle of Man. The hospital, which replaced the Southport General Infirmary and the Southport Promenade Hospital, opened in September 1988. Ormskirk Hospital Ormskirk Hospital is a General Hospital and provides womens and childrens services, including accident and emergency services, surgery, and maternity care. The hospital provides these services for patients living across West Lancashire, Southport, and Formby. Life in Merseyside and West Lancashire Merseyside, which includes the great city of Liverpool, is within easy reach of North Wales, the Lake District and the Peak District and provides an interesting mix of rural and urban life. Liverpool is a vibrant, music city which has undergone a renaissance in recent years and has recently been named European City of Culture. High quality schools are available in and around Merseyside and West Lancashire. The area has many sports facilities including championship golf courses, several sailing clubs and one of the finest windsurfing venues in Britain. People from Merseyside and West Lancashire are renowned for their friendliness and quick-witted humour and the region sports two of the finest football teams in the Premier League. The town of St Helens is renowned for its glassworks and rugby. The district has a population of around 340,000 and is of mixed residential, industrial, and rural character. It is situated on the edge of Merseyside, between the open countryside of Cheshire to the south and Lancashire to the north. Southport is a seaside town and has a population of around 90,000. Southport lies on the Irish Sea Coast and is fringed to the north by the Ribble estuary. Town attractions include Southport Pier, the second longest seaside pleasure pier in the British Isles and Lord Street, an elegant tree-lined shopping street. Southport today is still one of the most popular seaside resorts in the UK and hosts various events including an annual air show on and over the beach, the largest independent flower show in the UK and the British Musical Fireworks Championship. Ormskirk is an historic Market town surrounded by beautiful countryside, reserves, and wildlife. Ormskirk has quaint village streets, winning restaurants and farm shops and is also home to the award-winning Edgehill University. Distance to Liverpool City Centre: From Whiston Hospital 13.3 miles From St Helens Hospital 15 miles From Southport Hospital 19.9 miles From Ormskirk Hospital 18.1 miles Distance to Manchester City Centre: From Whiston Hospital - 26.6 miles From St Helens Hospital 27.7 miles From Southport Hospital 42.4 miles From Ormskirk Hospital 35.4 miles

Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role.

Tertiary qualification in Science/Laboratory Techniques with an interest in Microbiology or Biochemistry or a related discipline is essential Prior laboratory experience in a TGA, NATA or ISO accredited Laboratory will be an advantageA strict understanding and adherence to the cGMP quality system, consideration of time-sensitive workloads and the accurate and thorough recording of all results, activities and deviations encountered during the varying stages of analysisWilling to operate in a flexible manner and be able to switch priorities at short notice.Good team player, organised, accurate, have strong documentation skills.Ability to quickly learn new processes.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Ability to work with minimal supervision to tight timelines.Current Victorian Drivers License required.Sound Report writing skills will round out the desired qualities sought for this position.Please note: Current Eurofins employees should first speak with their Business Unit Manager before submitting an application for this position.If you feel that you can bring outstanding skills and a great attitude to our team,…

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Please see the Job Description and Person Specification attached for full details of the post. The Microbiology Department The Microbiology Laboratory provides a comprehensive service covering all aspects of general microbiology to the West Suffolk Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (circa 500 beds plus Virtual Ward), Newmarket Community Hospital (33 beds) and GPs in Bury St Edmunds and the surrounding catchment area. The laboratory is located in the main West Suffolk Hospital building. The microbiology department was assessed by UKAS in December 2023 and recommended for accreditation subject to clearing the non-conformances. The evidence to demonstrate this was submitted in March 2024 and the outcome is awaited. The microbiology Laboratory Manager is Mr Marcus Milner. There are four Band 7 Biomedical Scientists who lead on Health & Safety, Quality and Training. Administrative support for the Microbiology Department, Consultants and Infection Prevention Team is provided by named members of the Pathology Administrative & Clerical team. Team-based administrative support across Pathology helps ensure demand is met regardless of holidays, sickness and any other absence. This team approach also helps with appropriate support when most needed, for example during outbreaks. Pathology uses the CliniSys WinPath Enterprise laboratory information management system and the Q-pulse quality management system. Office space containing a personal computer (with access to email, the internet and the relevant IT systems) will be provided within the West Suffolk Hospital Microbiology Department. A laptop will also be provided to facilitate remote on-call working. The Laboratory undertakes routine bacteriology, parasitology, serology and antibiotic susceptibility testing. It participates in the UKNEQAS schemes for general bacteriology, antimicrobial susceptibility, faecal parasitology, mycology and appropriate viral serology. There is also an internal quality assurance scheme. There is an automated blood culture system (BioMerieux BacT/ALERT), automated urinalysis (Beckman Coulter DxU), a Bruker MALDI-TOF, Serosep EntericBio and BioMerieux BioFire FilmArray. C. difficile toxin gene testing is performed on a Cepheid GeneXpert. Rapid antigen testing is available for Norovirus. The bulk of SARS-CoV-2 and influenza testing is performed on SAMBA IIs in a designated laboratory area within the Emergency Department. Paediatrics have Roche LIAT and Lumira DX analysers for point-of-care Influenza, RSV and SARS-CoV-2 testing. Antimicrobial susceptibility testing uses both the BioMerieux Vitek 2 automated system and EUCAST standardised disc methods. Gentamicin and Vancomycin assays are performed in the Biochemistry department; other antimicrobial assays are referred to the Bristol antimicrobial reference laboratory. Serological testing, including antenatal serology, is performed on a DiaSorin Liaison XL. Chlamydia & Neisseria gonorrhoeae NAATs testing is currently performed at Micropathology. Other molecular testing is performed at UKHSA Cambridge, and specialist virology advice is obtained from regional virologists. Mycobacterial culture is undertaken at a reference laboratory at present. AAFB staining is performed on site. Urgent overnight microbiology samples are transported to UKHSA Cambridge for testing at present, with a plan to repatriate this service. Abnormal results are communicated to the West Suffolk Hospital Consultant Microbiologist on call. WSFT has also been confirmed as one of 40 Trusts across the country to receive funding for a new build hospital from the Governments Health Infrastructure Programme. Planning is well underway, and the Pathology Department has a wonderful opportunity to create a purpose-built department to enable further development of a modernised service for our patients and users. The post-holder will be provided with a Trust laptop to enable remote access into the hospital and pathology computer systems.Out-of-hours infection prevention advice is provided by the on-call Consultant Microbiologist.

Salary: up to $4k + allowances

Job Duration: 1 year

Working Days & Hours: 3223, 12 hours rotating shift

Location: Tuas

Job Description:

• Develop and maintain environmental monitoring program and microbiological laboratory procedures.
• Carry out environmental and material microbiological tests as required.
• Test water samples
• Test samples out of performance qualification system
• Lead test method verification of microbiological method.
• Maintain up-to-date, complete and precise worksheets of all tests performed.
• Participate and support audit preparation and audit responses, including the development and implementation of programs to provide timely follow up on correctives and commitments.
• Participate in EHS, Business Compliance, cGMP and all other compliance-related matters, where applicable. Support CI initiatives and laboratory performance metrices.
• Any other tasks as and when assigned by Supervisors.

Job Requirements: Min Degree in Microbiology/related fields with 2 years relevant experience

Interested candidates, please submit your resume to: allylok@recruitexpress.com.sg

Ally Audrey Lok Xin Woon

Recruit Express Pte Ltd (Healthcare & Lifescience)

Company EA Licence number : 99C4599

Personnel EA License: R21102307

allylok@recruitexpress.com.sg

We are recruiting for a Quality Control Pharmaceutical Microbiologist who shares our vision to be trusted to provide consistently outstanding care and exemplary service to our patients.

You will be a suitably qualified professional with significant practical experience of pharmaceutical microbiology. Ability to interpret the current standards and guidance applicable to sterile and non-sterile pharmaceutical facilities and ensure that any microbiology testing and monitoring is undertaken in line with the current industry standards in particular the Guide to Good Manufacturing Practice for Medicinal Products for Human and Veterinary Use and the Manufacture of Sterile Medicinal Products.

Lead the microbiology section of Quality Control Department and develop and deliver pharmaceutical and environmental microbiology and other non-clinical microbiological services. Train and develop staff and plan, organise and deliver high quality microbiology service to all internal and external customers of the Quality Control Department.

Our Values are Include, Respect and Improve. It is important that you understand and refer to our values during your recruitment process and beyond!

Main duties of this role include leadership of the microbiology section of the Quality Control Department, interpretation of current standards, writing and updating of standard operating procedures, staff training a development as well as participation in Quality Management Activities as part of delivery of high quality microbiology services to pharmaceutical and other healthcare facilities.

At East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust, we are proud of the range of general & specialist services we provide & our 6,000 or so dedicated staff ensure our patients get the best care. Our ability to be flexible & innovative in the way in which we work and deliver our services to our catchment has never been more important than it is now.

We run the following hospitals:
• The Lister Hospital, Stevenage
• New Queen Elizabeth II (New QEII), Welwyn Garden City
• Hertford County, Hertford
• Mount Vernon Cancer Centre (MVCC), Northwood

We have ambitious plans to become an outstanding, patient-led Trust where dedicated staff provide high-quality, compassionate care to our patients. We continue to undergo significant transformation; our staff & patients are at the heart of delivering this ambitious agenda.

We understand that finding and starting a new job is an important life decision. If you need reasonable adjustments for a disability, or a life event, such as menopause - so that we can consider your application fairly & to get the best out of you during the selection process, please let us know.

We are committed to a positive work life balance for our employees. Employees are entitled to seek to work flexible working patterns & we are committed to listen and consider all requests. Such requests, of course, have to be made & considered formally, & will need to be balanced against service needs, but our starting point will always be to find ways to support making them happen.

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification applicant pack for further detailed information regarding this role.


This advert closes on Monday 6 May 2024

Our client is an established company specialising in Biomedical and Manufacturing. They are expanding and growing at a fast pace and now looking to hire a Microbiologist to support the growth. They are located in the West – easily accessible.

The Responsibles of Microbiologist are:

• Execute microbiological tests following established SOPs, aligned with relevant standards and regulatory mandates.
• Provide supervision to QC Technicians, guiding them through microbiological testing processes.
• Maintain a ready supply of lab materials to facilitate uninterrupted testing.
• Lead laboratory investigations for out-of-specification results and environmental monitoring findings. Collaborate with process owners to determine root causes and implement corrective/preventive measures.
• Update SOPs to align with evolving standards and regulatory requisites.
• Facilitate external audits by certification bodies and regulatory inspections.
• Innovate and automate testing processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Oversee and guide the production and engineering teams to maintain high hygiene standards and avert microbial contamination.

Job Requirements:

• Minimum Diploma in Life Science or related field
• At least 3 years relevant experience in Micro Lab
• Experience with ISO 13485 is an added advantage

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