Microbiologist – Working Student

About Ecolab

A trusted partner at nearly three million customer locations spanning over 170 countries Ecolab is the global leader in water hygiene and infection prevention solutions and services. Our team delivers comprehensive solutions data-driven insights and personalized service to advance food safety maintain clean and safe environments optimize water and energy use and improve operational efficiencies and sustainability for customers in the food healthcare hospitality and industrial markets.

We are seeking a motivated working student to join our Quality Control Microbiology team for a placement period. This role provides hands-on experience in a regulated life science environment focusing on essential day-to-day laboratory activities. The successful candidate will support routine microbiological testing environmental monitoring and laboratory operations contributing to the safe and compliant running of our facilities.

Reporting

The Microbiologist Working Student will report directly to the Senior Microbiologist to support the day to day testing required within this manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Bioburden Testing: Assist with the preparation and analysis of samples to determine microbial contamination levels in raw materials Water for Injection (WFI) systems and finished products.

• WFI Monitoring and Sampling: Participate in routine monitoring and sampling of Water for Injection (WFI) systems following established protocols to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.

• Sterility Testing (Product): Support sterility testing activities specifically for products manufactured on site ensuring procedures are followed to maintain product safety and quality.

• Environmental Monitoring: Carry out environmental monitoring activities including sampling of air surfaces and personnel in cleanrooms and controlled environments.

• Laboratory Maintenance: Help maintain laboratory cleanliness and organisation in accordance with standard operating procedures (SOPs).

• Documentation: Accurately record all laboratory activities and results in compliance with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and Good Laboratory Practice (GLP).

• Equipment Support: Assist with the operation calibration and basic maintenance of laboratory equipment under supervision.

• Lab Purchasing & Stock Taking: Support the purchasing of laboratory consumables and reagents and assist with regular stock checks to ensure adequate supplies are maintained. Help with inventory management and liaise with suppliers as required.

Learning Outcomes

• Develop practical skills in microbiological testing and working in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.

• Gain experience with GMP/GLP documentation and compliance.

• Understand the principles and importance of environmental monitoring in pharmaceutical manufacturing.

• Build teamwork communication and problem-solving abilities in a professional setting.

• Learn about laboratory supply management and procurement processes.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

At Ecolab we believe the best teams are diverse and inclusive and we are on a journey to create a workplace where every associate can grow and achieve their best. We are committed to fair and equal treatment of associates and applicants. We recruit hire promote transfer and provide opportunities for advancement on the basis of individual qualifications and job all matters affecting employment compensation benefits working conditions and opportunities for advancement we will not discriminate against any associate or applicant for employment because of race religion colour creed national origin citizenship status sex sexual orientation gender identity and expressions genetic information marital status age disability or status as a covered veteran.

In addition we are committed to furthering the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) through Affirmative Action (AA). Our goal is to fully utilize minority female disabled and covered veteran individuals at all levels of the workforce. Ecolab is a place where you can grow your career own your future and impact what matters.

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