Microbiological/Materials Laboratory Technician

What You'll Be Doing

The purpose of the Microbiological/ Materials Lab Technician role is to assist with the daily operation of the Rayner microbiological test laboratory. The role will include hands-on chemical, bioburden and endotoxin testing and reporting on raw materials, product, environmental and water samples to support manufacturing and product release activities. The position includes the manufacturing of batches of liquid raw material for the flow of manufacture within the business. This will involve weighing and technical handling of organic chemical compounds, and chemical analysis. The position shall also support Rayner's business objectives, corporate policies and world class manufacturing.

Microbiology:

*  Assisting with the daily operations within the microbiological test laboratory to ensure the timely processing of samples to support manufacturing throughput

*  Adhering to microbiology and chemistry test methods, specifications and SOPs

*  Managing consumables, reagents, standards, cultures and control samples

*  Managing data entry and output from LIMS

*  Review of test certificates

*  Receipt, storage and preparation of samples

*  Performing chemical, bioburden and endotoxin testing and reporting of raw material, product and environmental samples as required

*  Processing samples for external testing

*  Reporting any invalid testing or deviations from expected results or documented procedures to line manager

*  Cleaning, calibration and maintenance of laboratory equipment

*  Preparing and maintaining reagents, standards, cultures and control samples

*  Working to established laboratory practice in accordance with GMP/GLP

Manufacturing:

*  Accurately weighing chemicals

*  Mixing large quantities of chemicals together (liquids and solids) (max 2 litres)

*  Cleaning equipment after production of batches

*  Cleaning the lab, taking out bins

*  Adhering to chemical and lab safety requirements

*  Maintaining accurate records

*  Running lab equipment, including reporting equipment faults

*  Storage of raw materials and finished stock

*  Chemical analysis (training will be provided) e.g. HPLC, FTIR

What Experience & Skills Do You Need

*  Experience in a microbiology laboratory role within the food, consumer, pharmaceutical or medical device industry

*  Degree, equivalent qualification or equivalent experience in a science, clinical or engineering background

*  Excellent computer literacy with good knowledge of MS Office

*  Technical laboratory experience such as weighing and measuring chemicals

*  Working knowledge of LIMS

*  Experience with chemical synthesis and chemical analysis

What We Can Offer You 

• Private healthcare including access to remote GP and counselling services
• Wellbeing reimbursement programme up to £300.00 a year
• Monthly yoga sessions and quarterly massages
• Annual programme of fun events
• On site restaurant
• Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental pay
• Values based awards
• On site parking