Eramol
Junior Microbiologist
How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
Junior Microbiologist
Eramol (UK) Ltd
About Us
Eramol (UK) Ltd is a privately-owned organisation based in Sevenoaks, Kent, providing manufacturing and distribution services for clinical trials. We offer bespoke capabilities with rapid turnaround times for small to large-scale projects. Focused on service, delivery, and innovation, we aim to be the partner of choice for clinical trials in the UK, EU, and globally.
The Opportunity: Junior Microbiologist (Quality Control)
As part of our continued growth, we are seeking a Junior Microbiologist to join our Quality Control team. This is an exciting role supporting both established operations and the expansion of our sterile manufacturing capabilities.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out microbiological testing, including:
- Environmental monitoring
- Microbial limits testing
- Preservative efficacy testing
- Growth promotion testing
- Endotoxin testing
- Water testing
- Validation activities
- Identify microorganisms using techniques such as MALDI-TOF, Gram staining, and biochemical identification methods.
- Investigate out-of-specification (OOS), out-of-trend (OOT), and atypical results, identifying root causes and implementing corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs).
- Analyse environmental monitoring trends and review microbiology data.
- Write and review protocols, reports, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), including:
- Laboratory commissioning
- Cleaning validation
- Environmental monitoring plans
- Train and support junior team members in microbiology.
- Ensure microbiology methods align with European and British Pharmacopoeia requirements and industry best practices.
- Use the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) to manage samples and records.
- Promote safe laboratory practices, ensuring compliance with COSHH requirements.
- Support MHRA inspections and regulatory audits as required.
- Raise and investigate deviations while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.
- Adhere to GMP, company procedures, and UK pharmaceutical regulations.
- During quieter periods, help Quality Assurance (QA) functions by assisting with:
- Manufacturing
- QA release
- Cross-functional quality activities, expanding knowledge in pharmaceutical operations.
Reasons to use Rodeo
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
It searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
About You
Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
We’re looking for a technically capable, organised, and detail-oriented Microbiologist with:
- A degree (or equivalent) in Microbiology or a related scientific discipline.
- Experience working in GMP-regulated pharmaceutical microbiology laboratories.
- Knowledge of microbiological testing techniques and environmental monitoring.
- Experience investigating microbiological deviations, OOS, and OOT results.
- Strong attention to detail, organisational skills, and a proactive mindset.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Experience writing SOPs and technical documentation is desirable.
- Capacity to travel to our Sevenoaks site on the North Downs Business Park.
- A flexible and adaptable attitude willing to support wider quality functions and grow cross-departmentally.
What We Offer
- Starting salary: £26,813 (37.5-hour week), progressing to £27,788 after six months, with further opportunities.
- 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays.
- Free on-site parking.
- Career development in a regulated, purpose-driven environment where your contributions make a difference.
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London
Skills