Imagine joining a state-of-the-art biologics manufacturing facility where your expertise in microbiology helps ensure the quality and safety of medicines that reach patients around the world. As a Microbiology Analyst, you'll play a key role in supporting laboratory operations within a GMP-regulated environment, performing microbiological testing, environmental monitoring, laboratory investigations, and data analysis that underpin the manufacture of biologic therapies.
This is a hands-on, day-based laboratory role offering excellent exposure to pharmaceutical microbiology, biologics manufacturing, and quality systems. Working alongside Manufacturing, Engineering, Analytical Sciences, and Quality teams, you'll contribute to maintaining the highest standards of compliance while developing valuable experience in one of the industry's most advanced manufacturing environments.
What you'll achieve (and why it matters):
You'll play a vital role in ensuring laboratory operations support the safe and compliant manufacture of biologic medicines by:
Supporting day-to-day microbiology laboratory operations within a GMP-regulated biologics manufacturing facility
Performing environmental monitoring (EM), facility testing, and routine microbiological testing
Assisting with laboratory investigations, method verifications, troubleshooting, and laboratory studies
Preparing and maintaining laboratory documentation, including SOPs, work instructions, and GMP records
Reviewing, analysing, trending, and reporting laboratory data to support manufacturing operations and quality objectives
Managing laboratory inventory, maintaining stock levels, and coordinating laboratory consumables
Ensuring laboratory equipment cleaning and housekeeping activities are completed in accordance with site procedures
Participating in internal and external audits while maintaining inspection readiness
Identifying opportunities for continuous improvement within laboratory processes
Collaborating closely with Manufacturing, Engineering, and Analytical teams to support biologics production
Promoting a strong culture of safety, quality, and regulatory compliance throughout laboratory operations
Your edge (desired, not required):
Degree in Microbiology, Biological Sciences, Biotechnology, Biomedical Science, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Engineering, or a related scientific discipline
Approximately one year of relevant laboratory, academic, internship, placement, or pharmaceutical industry experience
Knowledge of microbiological testing techniques and laboratory best practices
Understanding of GMP principles within a pharmaceutical or regulated laboratory environment
Familiarity with laboratory systems such as LIMS, MODA, electronic laboratory notebooks, or electronic logbooks is advantageous
Exposure to biologics or pharmaceutical manufacturing environments is beneficial
Knowledge of pharmacopeia requirements (USP, EP, JP) is advantageous
Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within cross-functional teams
A proactive, organised approach with excellent problem-solving and communication skills
Why this role matters:
This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career microbiologist to gain hands-on experience within a modern biologics manufacturing facility. You'll develop expertise in microbiological testing, environmental monitoring, laboratory investigations, GMP documentation, and quality systems while working in a highly collaborative, science-driven environment.
Whether you're looking to move from academia into industry or build on your existing pharmaceutical laboratory experience, this role offers a strong platform for long-term career progression within microbiology, quality control, biologics manufacturing, and the wider life sciences sector.
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