QC Microbiology Technician

QC Microbiology Technician - Swindon
Opportunity:
This is a brand new position that has been created due to expansion. My client is a global pharmaceutical manufacturing company are looking to recruit an experienced Microbiologist where you will be carrying out high volume microbiology testing on finished drug products.
Duties and responsibilities include:
* Conducting QC Microbiology testing on finished drug products.
* Supporting the QC Scientist’s on microbiology testing.
* Maintaining the microbiology laboratory.
* Maintaining stock levels and preparation of logbooks.
* Maintenance of lab equipment to include but not exclusively: Switching on VLF Class II cabinet Boiling water / bead baths, Media preparation (pH testing of media, autoclave waste & sterilisation of equipment).
* Maintenance of weekly stock culture isolates.
* Washing Micro Glassware and use of glass washer.
* Conducting In-process sampling testing when required.