Mircobiologist (PM Shift or Days)

Linthwaite, Huddersfield

About the Company:

Thornton & Ross are one of the UK's fastest-growing, leading producers of household pharmaceutical products & own some of the country's most loved brands such as Covonia®, Hedrin®, Cetraben® as well as the leading disinfectant Zoflora®.  Many people in the UK will have a product from Thornton & Ross somewhere at home. We are also a trusted & reliable provider of prescription products, including emollients, bone health products & generics to the NHS with 100 years’ heritage behind us

We are part of the STADA group. STADA Arzneimittel AG is a German Stock Corporation with headquarters in Bad Vilbel, Germany. STADA focuses on a two-pillar strategy consisting of generics, including specialty pharmaceuticals & non-prescription consumer health products.  Worldwide, STADA Arzneimittel AG sells its products in approximately 120 countries

Like all success stories, our company history started with a great idea. In 1895, a group of pharmacists had a common objective: The standardised production of medicinal products to ensure an effective and reasonable provision of healthcare. This was the beginning of STADA’s impressive development. We are now a leading manufacturer of high-quality pharmaceuticals. With a long-standing heritage rooted in pharmacies, we continue to be a reliable and trustworthy partner. We help people regain and protect a dignified and able life. As STADA, we fundamentally care for people’s health as a trusted partner.

If you are ready for new challenges where you can make a difference to people’s health, you have come to the right place. We are looking for people with a great attitude and passion, who care about making a difference in the world.

About the Role:

The position of Microbiologist requires self-motivation and flexibility to the requirements made of them on a daily basis. The candidate will have a rounded understanding of both the microorganism we are likely to encounter, and the test procedures involved in detecting them. Daily tasks will include microbial enumeration, microbial identification, environmental monitoring, water analysis and document control. Key ability to plan their day around those tasks assigned to them, so good time management and self-discipline are important. Working as part of the team will also help the individual to promote the STADA values throughout the department. 

They should also be flexible to the ever-changing demands placed upon the department, being able to respond quickly and accurately when necessary. This makes agility especially important in this role. 

Due to the hands-on nature of the role, it is also important that, when the individual observes a potential for improvement that they can display entrepreneurial skills and work with the team to implement new ideas. 

• Provide support and advice across the site on all matters relating to microbiology, in assistance to the Senior Microbiologist. 
• To carry out the work required in an efficient, effective, and safe manner towards the performance targets of the team
• Safety and responsibility towards the environment is an integral part of all activities at Thornton and Ross. This will be a key consideration in the development of the factory, equipment purchases, improvement work and training. 
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• Ensure activities and changes to equipment and working practices are made in line with guidelines laid out in the ‘Orange Guide’. 
• Ensure all improvement opportunities are in line with ISO standards. Ensure all manufacturing operations are defined and documented to ensure optimum performance. 
• Work to an agreed program of priorities. Provide regular feedback and progress reports. Proactively manage resources to ensure deadlines are met. 
• All individual employees are required to conduct themselves in such a manner that the equal opportunities policy is effective. Every employee should treat other members of staff with dignity and respect.    

About You:

At STADA we talk about diversity as Uniqueness. Everyone is unique and we recognise our differences as a strength. Our values Entrepreneurship, Integrity, Agility and One STADA ensure our uniqueness thrives, enabling us to care for people’s health as a trusted partner. Empower your Uniqueness, bring your whole self to STADA. If you’re keen to add value and see results, thrive in a busy fast paced environment and have the can-do spirit that’s spearheading our success, bring those qualities, with the following:

• Educated to Degree level in Microbiology or other scientific discipline   
• Indepth understanding of GMP
• Understanding of ALCOA+ principles
• Experience of working within laboratories      
• Experience of working to deadlines 
• Self-Motivated

What’s in it for you?

Rewarding our employees is important to us, which is why we offer a range of fantastic benefits, such as:

• Competitive base salary
• Shift Allowance (if on PM Shift)
• 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) and the opportunity to buy an additional 5 days leave.
• Generous Company Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Annual bonus scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme