Microbiologist
I am currently working with the worlds most automated wet wipe manufacturers based in their Flintshire site in North Wales. You will be working on some of the market leading products, gaining some great experience and will be provided with some good training programmes to allow continuous career development.
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Key responsibilities for the Microbiologist
 

Perform Microbiology testing on the manufacturing facilities to ensure production is complaint.
Provide training sessions for others on testing methods.
Complete final sign off for Microbiology studies/ validation.
Ensure document archiving is complaint and accessible.
Environmental monitoring, waste disposal, water systems and other related tasks.
Perform equipment calibration, troubleshooting and validation for the laboratory.
Support with internal audits when required, for both training purposes and external audits.

Requirements for the Microbiologist

Hold a Scientific Degree.
2 Years’ experience working within Microbiology.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Benefits for the Microbiologist

Free on-site parking.
Fantastic career development opportunities.
Continuous company growth.
Social working hours- No weekends.
Early finish on a Friday.
 

To apply for the Microbiologist or here more information, please contact Liam Shannon at Smart4Sciences on 01925 909045.

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