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Life. Unlimited.
At Smith+Nephew we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living. Are you ready to take your microbiology career to the next level in a highly regulated, purpose driven environment? We are looking for a Microbiology Engineer to join our team in Hull, where you will play a vital role in ensuring the safety and quality of products that improve patients’ lives around the world.
What will you be doing?
You will become an integral part of our QA Microbiology team, supporting the delivery of high quality laboratory testing and ensuring compliance with stringent quality standards. Your day to day work will see you performing microbiological testing across raw materials, environments and finished products, while contributing to the monitoring and trending of key data that supports manufacturing operations. You will work closely with colleagues across QA and production, helping to investigate non conformance, support validation activities and drive continuous improvement initiatives. Through your work, you will help ensure that our processes remain effective, compliant and focused on delivering safe, high quality outcomes for patients.
What will you need to be successful?
Success in this role comes from combining strong technical knowledge with attention to detail and a collaborative mindset. You will be confident working in a structured laboratory environment and motivated to maintain high quality standards in everything you do.
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Key requirements include:
- A degree in a biological science or at least three years of laboratory experience
- Knowledge of GMP principles and microbiological control processes including environmental and bioburden monitoring
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to accurately interpret and report data
- A proactive approach to problem solving and collaboration within cross functional teams
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We believe in creating the greatest good for society. Our Strongest investments are in our people and patients we serve.
Inclusion and Belonging:
Committed to Welcoming, Celebrating and Thriving on Inclusion and Belonging, Learn more about our Employee Inclusion Groups on our website (www.smith-nephew.com)
Your Future:
Generous annual bonus and pension Schemes, Save As You Earn share options.
Work/Life Balance:
Flexible Vacation and Time Off, Paid Holidays and Paid Volunteering Hours, so we can give back to our communities!
Your Wellbeing:
Private Health and Dental plans, Healthcare Cash Plans, Income Protection, Life Assurance and much more.
Flexibility:
Hybrid Working Model (For most professional roles).
Training:
Hands-On, Team-Customised, Mentorship.
Extra Perks:
Discounts on Gyms and fitness clubs, Salary Sacrifice Bicycle and Car Schemes and many other Employee discounts.


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Smith+Nephew is a global medical technology company. We design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living. We support healthcare professionals to return their patients to health and mobility, helping them to perform at their fullest potential. From our first employee and founder, T.J. Smith, to our team today, it’s our people who make Smith+Nephew a unique place. Yes, we love to innovate and develop exciting technologies, and we offer competitive salaries and progressive benefits. But it’s our culture - of Care, Collaboration and Courage - that really sets us apart. Through a spirit of ownership and can-do attitude we work together to win. We’re a company of people who care about each other, about our customers and their patients, and about our communities. Together, we fulfill our shared purpose of Life Unlimited.
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