Microbiology Trainer

Microbiology Trainer

Our Client, An accredited contract laboratory, is currently looking for an experienced Microbiology Trainer on a full time basis, to co-ordinate and support the development of their Microbiology Analysts

Reporting to: Director of Microbiology

RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Support recruitment of analysts to the department – interviewing, onboarding etc.

· Training of analysts for the Department in all aspects of pharmaceutical and medical device microbiology including, EM, Endotoxin analysis, Bioburden, Water testing, etc. in line with required schedules.

· Manage the day-to-day supervision of the current microbiology analysts prior to their placement with clients, including allocation, scheduling, and managing of required lab resources.

· Review analysts documentation, data, and lab investigations reports, deviations, etc.

· Adopt a coaching style, to encourage performance and confidence and provide feedback to analysts on how they are performing.

· Attend update meetings on the status of current analysts – Weekly reporting of trends and KPI management.

· Continuously work to improve our training structure and training modules identifying improved opportunities for learning and areas of efficiency etc. Ensure adherence to all quality systems within the department on a daily basis i.e. GMP and ISO 17025.

· Motivate employees to achieve targets and optimise the use of resources at all times.

REQUIREMENTS:

·Bachelor of Science Level 8 degree

·Minimum of 3 years' good manufacturing practice experience, preferably at least one of which were at a similar level.

·Strong organisational and leadership skills.

·Effective communication and interpersonal abilities.

·First aid certification is a plus.

·A professional, pro-active approach with strong leadership skills and an ability to work efficiently under pressure.

·Be capable of working on your own initiative to motivate team.

·Well-developed people management skills.

·Effective communicator, both verbal and written.

·Have strong ability to critically review analytical data, excellent attention to detail is a must.

·Proven ability at effective decision-making with business focused results.

If interested, please forward your most updated CV to

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