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Microbiology Leader - SME, Preservative Efficacy Testing (PET)Walker Cole International • Nottingham, England, GB
Microbiology Leader - SME, Preservative Efficacy Testing (PET)

Microbiology Leader - SME, Preservative Efficacy Testing (PET)

Walker Cole International • Nottingham, England, GB
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Microbiology Leader - SME, Preservative Efficacy Testing (PET)

Connecting people and opportunities across Innovation & Technical Operations

We are looking for an experienced Microbiologist with specialist expertise in preservative efficacy testing (PET) to lead a QC Microbiology team for a growing pharmaceutical company in North West England. The role will be key in driving quality, compliance, and efficiency, while supporting site operations and pipeline growth in a fast‑paced GMP environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and develop the QC Microbiology team, managing workloads, training, and performance.
  • Oversee and approve microbiological testing and data, ensuring GMP, pharmacopeial, and regulatory compliance.
  • Lead investigations into deviations, OOS results, and atypical findings.
  • Provide PET expertise to internal teams and support evidence‑based decision‑making.
  • Promote a strong safety culture and maintain safe working practices.

Requirements

  • BSc in Microbiology or a related discipline.
  • Hands‑on QC microbiology experience, including raw materials, in‑process, non‑sterile finished products, and water samples.
  • Specialist experience in preservative efficacy testing (PET).
  • Knowledge of environmental monitoring and key microbiological techniques: TVC, yeast & mould counts, TAMC, PET.
  • Experience leading or mentoring laboratory teams is highly desirable.
  • Strong leadership, problem‑solving, and communication skills in a GMP environment.

If you’d like to find out more, please contact me or email mr@walkercole.com.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Project Management

Industries

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

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