Sterility Assurance Microbiology Engineer

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Baxter Thetford have a fantastic opportunity for Microbiology Engineer to join their Sterility Assurance Engineering team to complete project work related to heat studies and environmental monitoring.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a SA Engineer to gain wider exposure working for a global pharmaceutical company. You will work closely with various partners throughout the plant, working primarily with the sterility engineering team as well as analysts within the laboratories.

We offer some fantastic benefits which are listed below;

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Employee discount scheme
• Blue light card
• Fantastic internal progression opportunities
• Subsided canteen
• Westfield healthcare
• Up to 8% pension contribution
• Employee assistance program

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Operate as part of the Sterility Assurance group to perform:

• Quality System & Regulatory Compliance: Maintain alignment with EU GMP & Guidelines
• Sample preparation and processing of biological indicators.
• Carry out environmental monitoring for classified areas.
• Support with atypical sterilisation investigations.
• Support with heat studies.
• Investigation and communication of “Out of specification” results and the identification and implementation of CAPA.
• Support for projects relating to environmental monitoring.
• Compliance with EHS/GMP/GDP/Company and corporate policies and external regulatory requirements.
• Other Activities as deemed to be required to support the Thetford manufacturing operation.

Qualifications

• Degree in Microbiology, Biomedical Science, Bioscience OR Pharmaceutical Science.
• Working in an environment where accuracy, numeracy, clear documentation and attention to detail are key requirements.
• Usual working hours will be Monday to Friday 37,5 hrs per week however flexibility in working hours to suit business needs is required. This will not be routine but may include early mornings, evenings and weekends periodically to support.

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