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Microbiologist Location: Fully Remote Hours of work: Full Time 7.5 hours daily Reporting to: Technical Services Director Responsible for No direct reports Purpose of the role: As a Microbiologist, you will support clients in ensuring the safety, quality, and compliance of their products through the management and coordination of laboratory outsourcing, sampling, interpretation of results and reporting. Key duties, responsibilities and objectives 1. Manage and Co-ordinate Outsourcing to the Lab: Coordinate sample collection from the client to the external laboratory for microbiological analysis. Evaluate and monitor laboratory based on capabilities, quality standards, and cost-effectiveness. Monitor the progress of outsourced projects and ensure timely delivery of results. 2. Sampling Administration: Send out questionnaires to clients to gain a better understanding of their products and product testing requirements. Assign the correct microbiological, nutritional testing suite based on experience and product knowledge. Refer to the relevant industry microbiological guides for best practice. Provide accurate costings and create work instructions for clients and follow up in timely manner. Arrange collection of samples according to established procedures, ensuring representativeness and traceability. Maintain proper documentation of sampling activities, including sample identification and chain of custody. 3. Interpretation of Results: Review microbiological test results and data provided by external laboratories. Investigate out-of-specification results and troubleshoot any deviations or discrepancies in test results. Interpret findings, identify trends, and assess compliance with client specifications and regulatory requirements. 4. Reporting: Prepare comprehensive reports summarising microbiological test results, including interpretations and conclusions to send to clients. 5. Efficiency: Maintain a good working relationship with external laboratory. Review processes to ensure they are efficient and carried out to agreed SLAs. Assist in KPI reporting of this Food Alert service. Follow up of sales/marketing leads and existing quotes to ensure the growth of the service. Attend Food Alert marketing webinars to promote sampling services with clients. Client relationships 1. Build strong client relationships to ensure they receive microbiological testing service to a high standard. 2. Where appropriate attend client meetings, to gain understanding of their requirements and deal with any issues on a timely basis. 3. Provide regular updates to the Technical Services Director. Personal 4. Attending conferences, meetings, and industry events to promote the company's services and brands. 5. Ability to build relationships with clients and internal teams Person specification Experience Have a BSc Microbiology qualification and/or at least 2 years experience in manufacturing food microbiology. Experience in Microsoft suite like Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Personal Competencies Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage own time effectively. Attention to detail. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build long-lasting relationships. Approachable and good listener/people person. Ability to identify issues and implement corrective action. Initiative Specific Knowledge Positive, can-do attitude Ability to work through challenges and resolve issues Team player who will step in and assist others when necessary Hit Apply now to forward your CV.
Employer description: The Royal Pharmaceutical Society is the professional membership body for pharmacists and pharmacy. Their mission is to put pharmacy at the forefront of healthcare and they aim to do this by becoming the world leader in the safe and effective use of medicines. Since RPS was founded in 1841, they have championed the profession, and are internationally renowned as publishers of medicines information. They promote pharmacy in the media and government, lead the way in medicines information, and support pharmacists in their education and development. Overview: Due to continued growth, RPS have created a truly exciting role which would provide fantastic growth opportunities for a keen an passionate individual to come in and make the role their own. This role will be within the Insight and Analytics team, reporting to the Head of Strategy, Insight and Data and will involve working closely with stakeholders across the membership, education and marketing teams. You will need to be analytical, collaborative and tenacious. You will work across a wide range of stake-holders, will learn to understand how data and insights can be shared most effectively to convey results and improve understanding. You will be instrumental in turning raw data into actionable insights that inform decision making across membership. Working week: 35hrs a week. The main purpose of the Insight & Analytics Analyst will be to generate insights on our membership data. They will be responsible for deriving insight from product usage as well as marketing platforms. This insight will inform key strategic and operational decisions. Duties: [the apprentice will be responsible for:] Analysing data from a broad range of sources to identify trends in membership behaviour. Translating complex data insights into clear, concise reports and dashboards. Creating visualisations for key stakeholders across all levels of the business. Conducting analysis and interpreting the results to uncover valuable insights that address opportunities within the membership. Continuously improve analytical processes and methodologies to enhance efficiency and effectiveness. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and translate them into analytical solutions. Staying up to date with industry trends, best practices and emerging technologies in data analysis and insights generation. Providing timely insights, enabling faster decision-making changes, ensuring reports and dashboards are delivered to a high standard. Gathering feedback from stakeholders to evaluate the quality, relevance and usefulness of the insights provided. What we are looking for: In order to be considered for the role, you will need to possess the following skills and attributes: Excellent problem-solving skills and an interest in analysing problems Exceptional organisational and prioritisation skills, the ability to work independently Great verbal and written skills that can be tailored to a wide range of audiences Comfortable and able to work with data Ability to work to a deadline Experience working within a team Entry requirements: Standard entry: Level 3 qualification (apprenticeship/A-levels/BTEC, etc) OR equivalent work experience (typically two years in a relevant role) Plus: 5 GCSE's, including English and Maths at Grade 4 (C) or above Experience with using Excel and Microsoft products (or similar) You may also have a combination of qualifications and experience which demonstrate the minimum foundation needed for the programme. In this instance you could still be considered for the programme. If you hold international equivalents of the above qualifications, at the time of your application you must be able to provide an official document that states how your international qualifications compare to the UK qualifications. For more information, please visit the UK ENIC website. Benefits: [In return for the above, RPS are offering:] A highly competitive salary --- £21,000 per annum. Flexible working - times and location Life Insurance & MediCash Contributory Pension Scheme Future prospects: Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship there is a strong possibility you will gain full-time employment. Important information: Our apprenticeships are the perfect way to gain new skills, earn while you learn, and launch yourself into an exciting future. With over 30,000 successful apprenticeship graduates, we're a top 50 training provider, dedicated to helping you succeed. Apply now!