Job summary
We are looking to appoint a highly enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our busy Microbiology team within the Quality Control laboratories. The successful candidate should be educated to B.Sc. level in a science subject and ideally have experience of working within a microbiology laboratory,
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will ensure pharmaceutical products are fit for patient use by performing microbiological analyses on products, materials and on the environments in which they are prepared.
About us
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust was created on 1 October 2019 following the merger of two adult acute Trusts, Aintree University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and the Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals NHS Trust.
The merger provides an opportunity to reconfigure services in a way that provides the best healthcare services to the city and improves the quality of care and health outcomes that patients experience.
The Trust runs Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital, Liverpool University Dental Hospital and the Royal Liverpool University Hospital.
It serves a core population of around 630,000 people across Merseyside as well as providing a range of highly specialist services to a catchment area of more than two million people in the North West region and beyond.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Carrying out Microbiological analyses on raw materials, in-process samples and finished pharmaceutical products, working where appropriate in pharmaceutical isolators and safety cabinets. The testing includes checking environmental monitoring plates for growth, identification of organisms to genus level, sterility testing, bioburden testing, growth promotion testing, preservative efficacy testing and container integrity testing
This post requires the post holder to occasionally travel (together with monitoring equipment) to hospitals within Merseyside and Cheshire. A current driving licence would therefore be advantage.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Carrying out Microbiological analyses on raw materials, in-process samples and finished pharmaceutical products, working where appropriate in pharmaceutical isolators and safety cabinets. The testing includes checking environmental monitoring plates for growth, identification of organisms to genus level, sterility testing, bioburden testing, growth promotion testing, preservative efficacy testing and container integrity testing
This post requires the post holder to occasionally travel (together with monitoring equipment) to hospitals within Merseyside and Cheshire. A current driving licence would therefore be advantage.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in a science subject
Desirable
Experience
Desirable
- Has worked in a laboratory operating to similar standards of GLP/UKAS. Familiarity with pharmacopoeial testing.
- Has experience in using computerised systems
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of broad range of microbiological techniques.
- Knowledge of principles of GLP, laboratory H&S and COSHH.
Desirable
- Knowledge of environmental monitoring techniques.
Skills
Essential
- Excellent practical microbiology skills incorporating aseptic technique.
- Excellent manual dexterity
- Good record keeping.
- Keyboard skills.
- Ability to process large numbers of samples consistently.
- A flexible approach to change.
- Able to work without direct supervision on routine duties.
Desirable
- Ability to identify improvements in work practice.
- Ability to receive and give instructions and advice
Other
Desirable
- Has a current UK driving licence
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in a science subject
Desirable
Experience
Desirable
- Has worked in a laboratory operating to similar standards of GLP/UKAS. Familiarity with pharmacopoeial testing.
- Has experience in using computerised systems
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of broad range of microbiological techniques.
- Knowledge of principles of GLP, laboratory H&S and COSHH.
Desirable
- Knowledge of environmental monitoring techniques.
Skills
Essential
- Excellent practical microbiology skills incorporating aseptic technique.
- Excellent manual dexterity
- Good record keeping.
- Keyboard skills.
- Ability to process large numbers of samples consistently.
- A flexible approach to change.
- Able to work without direct supervision on routine duties.
Desirable
- Ability to identify improvements in work practice.
- Ability to receive and give instructions and advice
Other
Desirable
- Has a current UK driving licence
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
