Microbiologist

MICROBIOLOGIST

ASHFORD

DAY SHIFTS MONDAY-FRIDAY WITH AN EARLIER FINISH ON FRIDAYS

Coty Ashford is proudly manufacturing and producing all coloured cosmetics for some of the global leaders in the beauty industry, such as Gucci, Burberry, Rimmel, Max Factor, and Bourjois. We are a site driven by fearless kindness and that’s what makes us committed to creating beautiful experiences in everything we do!

Responsibilities

As our Microbiologist will work as part of the Quality Assurance team you will perform microbiological analysis of products and materials ensuring that the quality is assessed according to global and local quality procedures.

Microbiologists take the lead in Validation of all cleaning and sanitisation processes with a GMP impact in the Factory.

Microbiologists will also support the Factory through regular monitoring and auditing of Hygiene related GMP practices. Working in partnership to continually improve our GMP standards.

All methods will be performed in line with good laboratory practices and Health and Safety policies.

Your main focus :

• Perform testing in line with ISO 16212, 18415 & 21149 following Coty global procedures and working knowledge of ISO22716
• Improve GMP though hygiene monitoring and auditing
• Validation of Factory Cleaning and sanitisation processes and equipment
• Working towards HS&E, Quality, GLP, GMP (ISO 22716) and Hygiene Policies.
  
  

Working for Coty means being part of a team and embracing different cultures and diversity. Working for Coty means contributing to producing excellence. Working for Coty means embracing the freedom to think of new and innovative ideas.

The team consists of 3 Microbiologists and you will work closely together with several departments such as Quality Assurance, Quality Control and Analytical teams. All your colleagues are experienced and team players. Working in the team you feel welcomed and supported.

YOU ARE A COTY FIT

You like to work independently and as part of a team. As an experienced Microbiologist, you are accurate and obtain analytical techniques and you get energy from working in a fast-paced, diverse and international environment. Other than that, you:

• Qualified microbiologist (degree level) or experienced in a microbiologist role
• Experience within a Manufacturing environment
• Experience within a laboratory environment
• It would be beneficial if you have experience in Analytical Chemistry
  
  

Benefits

As our Microbiologist some of the benefits you will receive are:

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays + a day off for your birthday.
• Private Medical Insurance Scheme (taxable benefit).
• Pension Scheme, with 8% employer contribution (subject to enrolment)
• Staff shop with up to 75% off on certain brands/products
  
  

RECRUITMENT PROCESS

• A telephone/online introductory meeting follows.
• A first online/in-person interview
• A second interview
• You will receive a proposal with the terms of employment.
  
  

About Coty

Coty is one of the world’s largest beauty companies with an iconic portfolio of brands across fragrance, color cosmetics, skincare, and body care. At Coty, we celebrate the entire human kaleidoscope and cultivate a culture of fearless kindness. Therefore, we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We do not discriminate against any candidate or employee and strive to be an open, inclusive and diverse workplace where all employees can be their authentic self. Join us in making over the world of beauty!