MSD Microbiologist 

New Zealand, Wellington, Wellington 

640842597

Job Description

Microbiologist with Flare

• Are you looking for a different challenge as a Microbiologist whereby you can utilise your skills?
• Are you inspired by leading edge vaccines for animal and livestock welfare?
• 24th Months Fixed Term contract, with competitive renumeration
• Upskill and growth in an area your passionate about , whilst being fully supported and encouraged
• Based in Upper Hutt, New Zealand
• Join a trusted Global leading Animal Health organisation
• Graduates welcome to apply

The primary responsibility of the BTS Scientist is to support BTS laboratory functions including preparation and testing of biomaterials and reagents for QC testing, support in method transfers, document support, planning and coordinating own workload and contributing to ensuring the smooth running of their area to meet schedules for release of final and intermediate products.

The function of the BTS Scientist at BTS Upper Hutt falls within the Animal Health Science and Technology department which is part of the manufacturing division.

Responsibilities include, however not limited to:

• Providing support to fermentation and DSP projects and technology development.
• Develop expert reports and scientific reviews for method and process development.
• Preparation, purification and analysis of samples, biomaterials for method development.
• Planning and execution of experiments.
• Planning and organising work to meet project schedules.

Accurately record all test data / observations by:

• Documenting all tasks appropriately in accordance with Good Documentation Practice.
• Peer reviewing work of other team members on procedures in which they are trained.

What You Must have

• Science degree preferably in biological science such as microbiology
• Competency in Mathematics and English (written and oral)
• Experience in a laboratory, manufacturing, or food preparation facility preferable
• Understanding of process improvement and design of experiment
• Computer Skills: MS Office suite

What You Can Expect

• Work autonomously whilst being supported, encouraged and being part of a trusted Global leading Animal Health organisation.
• To be a critical thinker and problem solver
• Flexibility and opening doors to other opportunities and skillsets
• Joining acollaborativeteam oflikeminded individuals

Current Contingent Workers apply

Temporary (Fixed Term)

Not Applicable

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