Microbiologist Professional

This is a Microbiological Analyst role in a laboratory setting where you will be responsible for performing routine testing and product release testing including water testing, environmental monitoring, endotoxin testing, BI processing and particulate testing.

Key responsibilities include:

• Performing routine testing to support plant functions including environmental monitoring, water testing etc. and product release testing.
• Conducting particulate testing in an ISO 5 lab on finished product.
• Performing incoming testing for materials including growth promotion testing in culture media and incoming test for Biological indicators.
• Working in an ISO clean room environment with gowning and monitoring.
• Preparing and updating control forms, SOIs, and general lab documentation.
• Preparation of trends and technical reports based on data with guidance from lab management.
• Participation in lab projects such as Method Transfers, Verifications, Validations and Equipment Qualifications.
• Isolation and maintenance of cultures of bacteria or other microorganisms for future study.
• Support of the Lab Supervisor and Lab Manager in internal, corporate and customer audits.
• Teamwork to ensure continuous improvement relative to laboratory functions.
• Identification, investigation and resolution of problems in the lab.
• Development of ability and competence with analytical techniques.

To be successful in this role, you will require:

• A degree in Microbiology, particulate testing, biology or science-related discipline.
• Graduate or individual with 1–3 years experience in a similar role (Microbiology/Particulate testing) within the pharmaceutical / medical devices / manufacturing industry.

Additional requirements include good knowledge and understanding of principles of microbiological techniques, experience in a cGMP environment and strong competence in IT - MS Office - Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

Up to 13 business days per year, which is 5% of the total work time.

West Pharmaceutical Services values diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

If you have a special need that requires accommodation in order to apply to West, please send an email to. If you are selected for employment, your offer of employment with West Pharmaceutical Services, or any of its subsidiary or affiliate companies, is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of background screening and/or a pre-employment drug screening.

Good verbal and written communication skills, knowledge and understanding of Particle Analysis and techniques an advantage but not essential.

Compliance with all local site Environmental, Health and Safety regulations and contribution to Safety improvements in the Laboratory.

Compliance with all local site company policies, procedures and corporate policies.