QC Microbiologist

Are you looking to make an impact with your innovation? We are working with a well‑established pharmaceutical company to recruit for their next dedicated Microbiologist!

Proclinical is seeking a QC Microbiologist to support microbiological testing and quality control processes within a pharmaceutical environment. In this role, you will ensure materials are tested for microbiological contamination in compliance with agreed specifications, procedures, and timelines. You will also act as a subject matter expert for microbiological topics, contributing to the maintenance of quality systems and regulatory compliance.

• Conduct microbiological testing on materials in accordance with established specifications and procedures.
• Perform environmental monitoring and sampling as per the monitoring schedule.
• Qualify, maintain, and calibrate microbiological laboratory equipment (URS, IQ, OQ, PQ).
• Maintain microbiological laboratory quality systems and write standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Provide expertise in microbiological sampling techniques.
• Support internal and external audits, including preparation for regulatory inspections.
• Investigate deviations, raise CAPAs, and support analytical method transfers.
• Contribute to change control activities and data collection for periodic quality reviews (PQRs) and quality assurance performance indicators.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to meet production and distribution schedules.
• Perform other duties as requested by QC managers.

• Degree in Microbiology or a related scientific discipline.
• Experience in a QC pharmaceutical microbiology laboratory.
• Proficiency in microbiological testing techniques (e.g., water testing, microbial limit testing, identification techniques).
• Knowledge of GMP guidelines, quality systems, and pharmaceutical manufacturing processes.
• Strong technical and scientific judgment with the ability to interpret complex data.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to build relationships across departments.
• Computer literacy, including proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Self‑motivated, organized, and capable of managing day‑to‑day lab activities with minimal supervision.
• Problem‑solving and decision‑making abilities, along with professional behavior and self‑awareness.