Senior Microbiologist
CV-LibraryLeicester, City of LeicesterpermanentPosted: 25 March 2026
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Pharmaceutical Manufacturing | GMP | Analytical Services
Location: Leicester
A well-established pharmaceutical manufacturer is looking for a Senior Microbiologist to join its Analytical Services team. This is a hands-on role supporting the testing, release, and validation of sterile and non-sterile medicines within a GMP environment, offering a meaningful role in safeguarding product quality and patient safety, a stable quality-focussed setting.
About the Role
* Perform microbiological testing of sterile and non-sterile products (in-process and finished)
* Sterility testing, bioburden, endotoxin, and specified organism testing
* Environmental and facility monitoring of production areas
* Support validation activities, including media fills and method validation
* Investigate out-of-specification results and liaise with QA
* Prepare and review SOPs and laboratory documentation
* Coordinate testing schedules and cross-functional activities
* Deputise for the Microbiology Team Leader when required
About You
Typically, you will have several years’ experience in pharmaceutical microbiology and a meticulous approach to quality and compliance.
* Strong experience in a GMP pharmaceutical microbiology laboratory
* Solid knowledge of sterile testing and environmental monitoring
* Experience with investigations and validation work
* Highly organised, detail-focused, and able to meet deadlines
* Confident communicator who works well across teams
For a confidential discussion or full details, please get in touch. Connected MedTech are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing | GMP | Analytical Services
Location: Leicester
A well-established pharmaceutical manufacturer is looking for a Senior Microbiologist to join its Analytical Services team. This is a hands-on role supporting the testing, release, and validation of sterile and non-sterile medicines within a GMP environment, offering a meaningful role in safeguarding product quality and patient safety, a stable quality-focussed setting.
About the Role
* Perform microbiological testing of sterile and non-sterile products (in-process and finished)
* Sterility testing, bioburden, endotoxin, and specified organism testing
* Environmental and facility monitoring of production areas
* Support validation activities, including media fills and method validation
* Investigate out-of-specification results and liaise with QA
* Prepare and review SOPs and laboratory documentation
* Coordinate testing schedules and cross-functional activities
* Deputise for the Microbiology Team Leader when required
About You
Typically, you will have several years’ experience in pharmaceutical microbiology and a meticulous approach to quality and compliance.
* Strong experience in a GMP pharmaceutical microbiology laboratory
* Solid knowledge of sterile testing and environmental monitoring
* Experience with investigations and validation work
* Highly organised, detail-focused, and able to meet deadlines
* Confident communicator who works well across teams
For a confidential discussion or full details, please get in touch. Connected MedTech are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy