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Microbiologist

Req # JR - 146386 Location Thetford, England, United Kingdom Job Category Microbiology Date posted 10/03/2024
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Overview

This is where you make a difference in our patients’ safety. As a member of the Baxter Quality team, you will play an essential part in our mission of saving and sustaining lives. Quality is important throughout the entire product lifecycle and works collaboratively with all areas of the organization. Because Quality touches everything Baxter does, a role in Quality provides many opportunities for growth, learning and a successful career that has a daily impact on people’s lives.

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Microbiologist

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This is where you save and sustain lives

At Baxter, we are deeply connected by our mission. No matter your role at Baxter, your work makes a positive impact on people around the world. You'll feel a sense of purpose throughout the organization, as we know our work improves outcomes for millions of patients.

Baxter's products and therapies are found in almost every hospital worldwide, in clinics and in the home. For over 85 years, we have pioneered significant medical innovations that transform healthcare.

Together, we create a place where we are happy, successful and inspire each other. This is where you can do your best work.

Join us at the intersection of saving and sustaining lives—where your purpose accelerates our mission.

Summary

Working closely with production and reporting to the Microbiology Supervisor in Compounding, the Microbiologist will be responsible for supporting the testing and analysis of microbiological samples. You will be working in a busy environment ensuring products are safely released complying with Baxter standards and GMP guidelines.

This role is days, 09:00-17:00 but offers flexibility.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Perform testing in the production environment and other laboratory experiments, generation of data and test records, in compliance with the regulatory and industry standards.
  • Supports the execution of microbiological investigations within Compounding
  • Review and approval of routine laboratory test data
  • Follows the established procedures and guidelines
  • Actively participates in any document/procedure revisions under guidance of the manager or other senior microbiologists.
  • Supports and encourages their peers with continuous improvements within the laboratory.

Qualifications

  • Degree or equivalent in Microbiology/scientific
  • Experience working in a laboratory working to GMP guidelines
  • Experience working in an aseptic or sterile environment is beneficial
  • Excellent communication skills and able to work as part of a team
  • At least 1 years experience in a Microbiologist role  
  • Experience working with LIMS system (desired not essential)
  • Experience with environmental monitoring
  • Strong work ethic
  • Good computer skills
  • Good attention to detail

Please make sure your up to date CV is attached to your application via workday.

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