QC Microbiology Analyst - 12 Month FTC

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Merck Group is hiring a QC Microbiology Analyst for a 12 month fixed term onsite in Livingston. In a regulated Life Science setting you will conduct lot release testing in a cleanroom (Bioburden, TVC), analyze facility water systems, and raw material acceptance testing, plus environmental monitoring. EM excursions and OOS will be investigated within the Quality Management System and you will deliver contamination training. Requirements include a BSc or higher in Microbiology or life sciences, or equivalent cGxP experience, plus solid communication, problem solving and IT skills, and the ability to work independently and in a team. Desirable aseptic/cleanroom experience and cGxP exposure. Apply with a CV showing GxP, EM data handling and deviation investigations, and a proactive ownership mindset aligned with Merck’s inclusive culture.

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Your Role: 

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Livingston Microbiology team on a 12-Month fixed term contract. As a QC Microbiology Analyst, you will help to set the standard for contamination control with hands-on testing, training and best practices within a highly regulated manufacturing environment - crucial within our Life Science business.

As a QC Microbiology Analyst your duties will include:

• Lot release testing within a dedicated cleanroom test suite (Bioburden, Total Viable Count).
• Bioburden and quality analysis of facility water systems.
• Acceptance testing of raw materials (Growth Promotion, Identification).
• Environmental monitoring, microbial identification and trend analysis of environmental monitoring data.
• Investigation of EM excursions/ OOS results via participation in site Quality Management Systems (deviation investigations/ change control, process improvements etc).
• Setting the standard for contamination control, including delivering practical gowning, hygiene and cleanroom awareness training to staff facility-wide.

This role is based within a highly regulated GxP manufacturing facility where product quality is assured via test specifications and procedures. As a member of Quality Control, you will work within a small team to ensure product quality is achieved and maintained.

Who You Are:

• BSc or above in Microbiology or life science discipline. Equivalent further education OR cGxP work experience considered.
• Excellent communication, problem solving and IT literacy essential.
• Ability to prioritise work independently and as a team, to adapt to changes where required to meet agreed deadlines.
• Quality focused, motivated self-starter - prepared to Act as the Owner and keen to develop.

Desirable:

• Experience in aseptic practice/ working within cleanrooms/ environmental monitoring/ microbiological techniques.
• Previous experience working in a cGxP environment desirable.

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