Cogent Skills is working with DePuy Synthes to recruit a Microbiology Laboratory Apprentice to work at its manufacturing plant in Blackpool. This is a fantastic opportunity to work for a global medical device manufacturing company with great development opportunities.
Job Responsibilities:
Cogent Skills is currently recruiting for a Microbiology Laboratory Apprentice to join DePuy’s growing team.
The Microbiology Laboratory Apprentice will be required to:
Carry out microbiological testing to ensure the ongoing quality of product
Overall responsibility for assigned area (Bioburden, Environmental monitoring…)
Interface with other departments to ensure timely release of products and materials
Initiate laboratory investigations and non-conformance investigations
Ensure the principles of cGMP are applied and that all documentation is followed to comply with ISO9000, ISO13485, FDA QSRs and the Medical device directive
Complete Change assessments to ensure documents are updated in a timely manner
Duties and Responsibilities
Ensure that microbiological testing is performed in a timely manner
Day to day performance- Bioburden testing- Sterility testing- Antibiotic potency testing- Environmental monitoring- Enumeration and identification of contaminants- Management of consumables and materials used in testing- Autoclaving of items for the laboratory and production- Execution of the laboratory cleaning program- Review of sterilization documentation- Hazardous waste disposal
Quality and Compliance Related Responsibilities
Ensure that all activities are carried out in compliance with all regulations and laws governing business and quality operations
Staff: Responsible for ensuring compliance with all local, national, international and company regulations, policies and procedures for Health, Safety and Environmental compliance.
GMP documentation and Quality Systems
Support investigations to assist in the completion of Non-conformance reports and OOS excursions
Training
Ensure that own training records are up to date and completeAssist in the training of other staff
Validation
Support the validation of test methods and equipment for the microbiology department
Support validation of processes for sterility assurance
External communications
Liaise with sterilization contractors and approved manufactures to ensure data is retrieved and available
Ensure that consumables are ordered in a timely manner to avoid testing delays
Training:Apprenticeship Standard: Laboratory Technician Level 3.
Training Provider: Blackpool and The Fylde College.
Delivery model: Day release and location. The apprenticeship will typically be delivered over a 24-month period with additional time required to prepare for the End Point Assessment. The apprentice's time will typically be split 80:20 throughout the apprenticeship programme with four days a week spent at the employer premises learning on the job and one day a week spent off-site, undertaking classroom-based and workshop-based training at B&FC.Training Outcome:If you demonstrate a pro-active practical aptitude with problem solving skills and are willing to accept responsibility, there will be great opportunities for progression within the company potentially to gain an engineering degree qualification.Employer Description:As the specialists in skills for science and technology, our purpose is to make sure your business; your people and our industry are future ready.
We are a not-for-profit charitable organisation with a family of commercially focused companies committed to supporting the skills, needs and ambitions across the UK science and technology sector.Working Hours :Monday to Thursday, 8.00am - 4.30pm with a 30-minute lunch break. Fridays, 8.00am - 1.00pm, without a lunch break.
4 days per week plus a college day.Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Analytical skills,Logical....Read more...
We’re seeking an enthusiastic individual looking to start building a strong Engineering career within a global organisation that enables individuals to reach their best through continuous challenges and expansive opportunities.
The successful candidate will work within the Manufacturing Engineering team as an Engineer Apprentice providing ‘hands on’ support to Manufacturing, Facilities/Utilities and Lab Functions whilst adhering to the site Safety and Quality Procedures.
The tasks and duties will expand throughout the 48 month, Level 3 apprenticeship program with the successful candidate being competent and equipped to carry out the following responsibilities on completion:
Provide site electrical/mechanical support for Manufacturing, Facility/Utilities and Labs for repairs and maintenance of all equipment types
Routine instrumentation calibration and adjustment across the facility, whilst maintaining validated specifications and limits
Where required, support specialised contractors in carrying out routine and reactive maintenance tasks
Troubleshoot faults and failures in processing equipment including identification of corrective actions linked to unplanned engineering breakdowns impacting safety, service and product quality
Repair of faulty manufacturing, facilities and lab machinery and equipment throughout the site as required including water processing, generation and effluent systems
Adherence to site spare parts and materials control, ensuring issuance and new supply information is accurate
Full participation and promotion of the site Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) programs including PUWER, risk and manual handling assessments and investigations
Ensure that all interactions and engagements are carried out with the highest ethical and professional standards and that all work is accomplished with quality and in accordance site policies and procedures
Participate in Practical Process Improvement (PPI) projects across the business as the need arises, playing an active role and supporting analysis requirements
Adhere to and demonstrate the company’s 4i Values (intensity, integrity, innovation and involvement) always
Carry out other ad-hoc tasks as required by the line manager
The above duties and responsibilities are not an exhaustive list and you may be required to undertake any other reasonable duties compatible with your experience and competencies. This description may be varied from time to time to reflect changing business requirements.
Principle stakeholders:
Accountable to – Engineering Team Leader
Internal – Close liaison with Engineering team and all levels of personnel across departments from peers to Managers and senior persons on site and in other company locations
External – Maintain good working external contacts e.g. suppliers, delivery drivers, and contractors as required
Training:Alongside your daily job, you will be undertaking the Level 3 Mechatronics Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship Standard with Newbury College.
For your apprenticeship, you are required to attend Newbury College (Monks Lane, West Berkshire, RG14 7TD) one day a week during Term Time. In addition to the support you will receive from the Thermo Fisher Scientific Team, you will also have the support of a Development Coach from Newbury College.
Your Development Coach will monitor your progress and will hold regular reviews with you (these will either be held remotely or at your workplace). At the end of your Apprenticeship, you will be required to take an End Point Assessment to show your competency in the required Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours.Training Outcome:This role could lead on to a permanent position on successful completion of the Level 3 Mechatronics Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship Standard. Employer Description:When you’re part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll do challenging work, and be part of a team that values performance, quality and innovation. As part of a successful, growing global organization you will be encouraged to perform at your best. With revenues of $20 billion and the largest investment in R&D in the industry, we give our people the resources and opportunities to make significant contributions to the world.
Working as an Apprentice for our Microbiology Division (MBD), within the Specialty Diagnostics Group, you’ll play an active part in helping us to achieve our mission to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. The Microbiology Division discovers microbiological solutions for the diagnosis of infectious disease and detection of bacterial contamination. We serve public health, clinical laboratories, food companies, environmental screening and pharmaceutical laboratories with a portfolio of products that include culture media, antimicrobial susceptibility testing solutions and market-leading molecular solutions for food safety testing.Working Hours :7.00am to 3.00pm, Monday to Friday.Skills: Strong written skills,Verbal communication skills,Curious,Self motivated,Keen to learn,Problem solver,Interest in how things work,Embrace continuous improvement,Seeks opportunities to learn,Keen to meet expectations,Takes personal accountability....Read more...
