Job Description

Title: QC Microbiologist 1

Company: Ipsen Biopharm Ltd

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Ipsen is a growing and dynamic specialty-driven biopharmaceutical company focussed on innovation and specialty care.

The patient is at the heart of everything we do, and we also care for our employees because they are the ambassadors who truly make a difference. We attract and develop bold, agile and entrepreneurial individuals who take full ownership of their decisions, leaders drawn by a purpose to make a direct impact through their work in people\xe2\x80\x99s lives, all of which is underpinned by our Ipsen Way of Being.

Due to an internal promotion, we are now seeking a QC Microbiologist to join us on a Fixed Term Contract basis here at our manufacturing facility in Wrexham.

The main focus of the role will be to support Environmental Monitoring (EM) and microbiological testing of raw materials, in-process samples and finished product in accordance with GLP, GMP and regulatory requirements.

This role is a shift position working Days - 4 on, 4 off.

What will you be doing\xe2\x80\xa6

• Perform Environmental Monitoring (EM) of clean rooms and controlled environments in accordance with current testing schedules and manufacturing activities.
• Perform microbiological testing of raw materials, in-process and final product for microbial contamination within required time frames.
• Perform identification of microbial isolates to the correct level within an efficient timeframe.
• Perform QC testing of culture media to maintain available stocks.
• Maintain laboratory stock levels to support microbiological activities.
• Maintain laboratory equipment in accordance with company policies.
• Maintain specified work areas within the laboratory in a compliant state.
• Identify and initiate out of specification and out of trend results and unplanned event investigations in accordance with current procedures.
• Provide training in basic microbiological methodologies.
• Participate in the execution of validation studies and project work.
• Record and maintain QC microbiological data in a compliant state.
• Maintain a high level of housekeeping within the laboratory.
• Identify process improvements and support new initiatives.
• Ensure all work is carried out in a safe manner.

What we\xe2\x80\x99re looking for\xe2\x80\xa6

• You will preferably hold a degree qualification within a scientific discipline or at least be qualified to HND level.
• Basic knowledge of GMP and lab based environments.
• An excellent team player who is flexible to meet the needs of the business.
• High level of attention to detail
• Able to accurately record information

Why choose Ipsen\xe2\x80\xa6

• We are a business that is experiencing exponential growth and change, therefore presenting a wide range of opportunities and challenges, particularly here at our Wrexham site
• A fantastic culture and working environment with many long-serving employees
• Huge commitment to Diversity & Inclusion - almost 50% of our top 160 leaders are women
• A genuine focus on the environment and sustainability \xe2\x80\x93 our Wrexham site is powered by 100% renewable electricity
• Competitive salaries and enhanced benefits package which includes annual bonus, generous pension scheme, wellness allowance and so much more.
• Awarded \xe2\x80\x98Best Workplaces\xe2\x80\x99, \xe2\x80\x98Best Workplaces for Wellbeing\xe2\x80\x99 and \xe2\x80\x98Best Workplace for Women\xe2\x80\x99 status in the Large Organisations category for 2023
• The pride of working for a company that directly impacts and changes lives for the better

To all agencies: please no phone calls or emails to any employee of Ipsen in relation to this opening. All resumes submitted by search firms/employment agencies to any employee at Ipsen via email or any form of communication/method will be deemed the sole property of Ipsen, unless such search firms/employment agencies were engaged by Ipsen for this position and a valid agreement with Ipsen is in place. In the event a candidate who was submitted outside of the Ipsen agency engagement process is hired, no fee or payment of any kind will be paid.

IPSEN is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications, individuals are encouraged to apply regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

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