With over 60 years of global experience, Wickham Micro Ltd (Part of Cormica Ltd) are a world leader in providing contract microbiology services to the pharmaceutical and medical device industry, ensuring the products we test are safe and effective for their intended use.
Role Purpose
The Scientist will contribute to the successful running of their work area which includes the analysis of Environmental Monitoring samples from clients and cleaning and monitoring of laboratory equipment.
Main Responsibilities
• Prepare and organise all laboratory tasks in an efficient and orderly way to ensure smooth running of the lab
• Ensure that work is carried out in accordance with the method/s supplied, in a manner to obtain accurate results and to inform their Lead Scientist of any circumstances arising that may jeopardise the integrity of such results
• To communicate with customers and take ownership to ensure that the customers’ requirements are met on both time and quality
• Ensure work is completed to required level of quality in a timely manner
• To work in compliance with GLP, GMP and the policies and procedures of Wickham Micro Ltd Quality System
Critical skills required
• Effective communication skills
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Able to work under pressure
• Confident at working independently and organising own tasks
Our ideal Candidate:
We are looking for an enthusiastic people person who can work both individually and as part of a friendly and knowledgeable team. If you’ve got a can-do attitude and are eager to learn, develop and grow with us then we would love to hear from you!
Required qualifications:
Minimum of 5 GCSE's or equivalent, including Math's and English and relevant experience
Beneficial Qualifications:
Relevant degree but may exceptionally have an HNC or equivalent qualification with extensive relevant experience
Benefits:
20 days’ holiday plus bank holidays which increases based on length of service.
Option to purchase up to 3 additional days’ holiday each year.
Occupational sick pay scheme.
An additional day off for your birthday (upon successful completion of your probationary period).
Auto-enrolment into our Pension scheme.
Health and wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Programme.
Free on-site parking.
Free tea, coffee, hot chocolate, and fresh fruit.
Option to be part of our Medical Cashback Scheme (upon successful completion of your probationary period), allowing you to claim back on things such as dentist fees, opticians, physiotherapy, counselling and much more.
Life assurance.
Cycle to work scheme.
Company events from ‘Summer Shindigs’ to the occasional visit from the ice cream van for a lunch time treat!
Our values:
We do what is right
We have ownership
We continually improve
We are our community.
We work together
If you are shortlisted, you will be invited on-site for an interview with the Environmental Monitoring team. This will help you to gain a greater understanding of the role itself and the work we carry out here at Wickham Micro.
We are committed to making our recruitment process fully inclusive and accessible so if you would like to discuss any access needs or reasonable adjustments please contact [email protected].
Wickham Micro Limited is an equal opportunities employer, and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.
Applications will only be accepted from individuals who are eligible to live and work within the UK
Agencies: Please note we do not accept unsolicited emails for candidates. Any emails with candidate CVs attached will result in your company email being blocked unless we have a prior agreement in place. All agency agreements must be authorised by Cormica Group HR. PLEASE NOTE WE WILL NOT REQUIRE CANDIDATES FROM AGENCIES FOR THIS ROLE.
