Job Description

Student Placement – Microbiology Lab

Terumo BCT Ltd - located in Larne - manufactures a range of sterile fluids for human and veterinary use. A vacancy currently exists for a Placement Student in our Microbiology Lab.

The successful candidate will carry out the testing of raw materials and finished goods, including sterility, bioburden and endotoxin analysis. Also, environmental monitoring of cleanrooms and controlled areas, preparation and testing of media and solutions and calibration of laboratory equipment.

Duties will include:

• To work under the direct supervision of the department Team Leader
• Microbiological testing of Raw Materials, In-Process Materials and Finished Products, inclusive of sterility testing, bioburden testing and endotoxin testing, using current procedures.
• Microbial sampling and testing of water for bioburden and endotoxin.
• Ensuring the laboratory is maintained in good order.
• Preparation and growth promotion of media.
• To perform environmental monitoring of cleanrooms and controlled areas through the use of settle plates, contact plates and swab samples etc.
• To perform microbiological monitoring of cleanroom personnel and cleanroom garments
• To maintain accurate and neat records of all results generated
• To carry out bacterial isolation, identification and culture maintenance tasks
• Investigation, reporting and review of OOS results as requested by Microbiology Team Leader
• Monitoring of stock levels of lab consumables and ensuring that all materials required for laboratory use are ordered as required
• Carrying out non routine testing as requested by the Microbiology Team Leader
• To sterilise equipment by autoclaving and review autoclave sterilisation parameters for compliance with the specifications
• Routine calibration/validation of equipment including balances/timers/pH meter
• To decontaminate and clean laboratory glassware

Applicants must possess:

• Undertaking a degree or equivalent qualification in microbiology or a closely-related subject
• Effective communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to work to strict deadlines

In addition, the following would be a distinct advantage:

• Experience within a Pharmaceutical or Medical Device environment.
• Knowledge of moist heat sterilisation and regulations.
• A track record of carrying out and executing GMP documentation.
• Experience gained within a production/manufacturing environment.

If you're ready to make a significant impact in a dynamic and collaborative environment, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Please submit your CV via our Terumo BCT career’s portal mySource before the closing date of 5pm Friday, 5th June 2026

You must clearly demonstrate on your CV / application how you meet the required criteria as failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted.

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Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK without the need for employer sponsorship. We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position