Smart4Sciences is recruiting for a Microbiologist to join a leading pharmaceutical manufacturer in Basildon. This is an excellent opportunity to join a Quality Control team, taking responsibility for microbiological testing and ensuring compliance with GMP and regulatory requirements.The RolePerform microbiological testing and accurately analyse and interpret resultsOrganise and support the day-to-day activities of the microbiology laboratoryConduct OOS, out-of-trend investigations, and root cause analysisPrepare microbiology protocols and reports where requiredMaintain laboratory equipment, stock levels, and audit-ready standardsSupport self-inspections, audits, and regulatory inspectionsEnsure all testing activities comply with cGMP, pharmacopoeial requirements, and data integrity standardsAssist with continuous improvement initiatives and KPI reporting The CandidatePrevious microbiology laboratory experience within a pharmaceutical or regulated environmentExperience investigating OOS and out-of-trend resultsStrong understanding of data integrity and GMP requirementsExcellent attention to detail and organisational skillsStrong communication skills and ability to work collaborativelyProficient in Microsoft OfficeDegree in Microbiology, Biology, Pharmacy, or a related Life Science discipline desirableExperience within a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment advantageous If you''re looking to develop your career within pharmaceutical microbiology and join a company ..... full job details .....