Microbiology Shift ManagerRuncornFresenius Kabi is a global healthcare company that specializes in lifesaving medicines and technologies for infusion, transfusion and clinical nutrition. The company's products and services are used to help care for critically and chronically ill patients.With a corporate philosophy of 'caring for life', the company's goal is to improve the patient's quality of life.Our product portfolio included a comprehensive range of IV generic drugs, infusion therapies and clinical nutrition products as well as the medical devices for administering these products.The RoleReporting to the Sterility Assurance Manager, the Microbiology Shift Manager will provide quality and operational direction to the Microbiology team. The role is full-time, Monday - Friday, working shifts of 7am - 3pm, alternating with 3pm - 11pm on a weekly basis and is based in Runcorn.Responsibilities• Recruiting, organising and managing laboratory personnel• Ensuring all monitoring processes are correct and valid, adhered to and updated as necessary• Writing Standard Operating Procedures relating to job roles• Ensuring all samples are taken and processed appropriately, to monitor level of control within cleanroom• Performing, co-ordinating and assisting in deviation investigations as required• Ensuring any OOL/OOS or adverse trends are reported to Senior Management immediately as appropriate• Completing records required in the department including QMS documents and the training and personnel fileQualifications• Degree in Microbiology/Related Science with extensive experience in a Quality Assurance or Quality Control role• Previous experience in working within a laboratory or pharmaceutical/microbiology or healthcare industries• Knowledge of GMP/regulatory requirements specifically for manufacturing and control of aseptically produced products• Experience of aseptic operations, product knowledge and team management are desirable BenefitsContributory Pension Scheme (rises with service)Role specific tailored training and development planLife Insurance (4 x salary, death in service)25 days holiday (rises to 27 after 5 years service) and ability to buy/sell holidaysMaternity, Paternity and Adoption LeaveProfessional fees paidBike to work schemeLong Service AwardsEmployee Assistance ProgrammeFree onsite parking and subsidised canteenBlue Light CardCompany funded family days outWe are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background create a better work environment and better products. Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration.
