Job Description

With over 60 years of global experience, Wickham Micro Ltd (Part of Cormica Ltd) are a world leader in providing contract microbiology services to the pharmaceutical and medical device industry, ensuring the products we test are safe and effective for their intended use.

Role Purpose

To plan and co-ordinate the incoming goods, storage and dispatch of items in a timely manner and to also carry out any ordering as and when necessary.

Main Responsibilities

To keep the Laboratory Manager, Laboratory Support Leader or General Manager informed concerning the status of their work, including situations which may lead to potential delays. To maintain effective stock control and allocate consumables to the appropriate section. Check regularly for out-of-date items. To receive deliveries, being aware of the nature of the goods (chemical, biological, general consumables) and to be aware of the implications with respect to safety, storage and handling within the store. To transfer media as needed. To transfer samples to Sample Booking. To carry out general housekeeping tasks as required - eg disposal of waste packaging, clean-up of spillages in a timely manner, sweep floors and other general cleaning within the stores. To undertake routine basic laboratory duties and/or clerical duties as directed and documenting in compliance with company procedures. To work in compliance with GMP, GLP and the policies and procedures of Wickham Micro Limited Quality System. To conduct all activities in accordance with the site documents relating to Health and Safety To comply with written procedures and to comment on these as necessary.

Critical skills required

Effective communication skills
Accuracy and attention to detail
Able to work under pressure
Confident at working independently and organising own tasks

Our ideal Candidate:

We are looking for an enthusiastic people person who can work both individually and as part of a friendly and knowledgeable team. If youve got a can-do attitude and are eager to learn, develop and grow with us then we would love to hear from you!

Required qualifications:

Preferably 3 relevant GCSE's or equivalent or relevant experience

Benefits

:



20 days holiday plus bank holidays



Occupational sick pay scheme.



An additional day off for your birthday (upon successful completion of your probationary period).



Auto-enrolment into our Pension scheme.



Health and wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Programme.



Free on-site parking.



Free tea, coffee, hot chocolate, and fresh fruit.



Option to be part of our Medical Cashback Scheme (upon successful completion of your probationary period), allowing you to claim back on things such as dentist fees, opticians, physiotherapy, counselling and much more.



Life assurance.
Cycle to work scheme.



Company events from Summer Shindigs to the occasional visit from the ice cream van for a lunch time treat!

Our values:

We do what is right



We have ownership



We continually improve



We are our community.



We work together



If you are shortlisted, you will be invited on-site for an interview with the Environmental Monitoring team. This will help you to gain a greater understanding of the role itself and the work we carry out here at Wickham Micro.
We are committed to making our recruitment process fully inclusive and accessible so if you would like to discuss any access needs or reasonable adjustments please contact HR@cormica.com.
Wickham Micro Limited is an equal opportunities employer, and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.
Applications will only be accepted from individuals who are eligible to live and work within the UK



Agencies: Please note we do not accept unsolicited emails for candidates. Any emails with candidate CVs attached will result in your company email being blocked unless we have a prior agreement in place. All agency agreements must be authorised by Cormica Group HR. PLEASE NOTE WE WILL NOT REQUIRE CANDIDATES FROM AGENCIES FOR THIS ROLE.