Microbiologist

TN Ireland; Castlebar; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Microbiologist to join their dedicated team in Castlebar, Quebec. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to critical processes that save and sustain lives. As part of a collaborative environment, you will engage with various teams to ensure compliance with GMP and ISO regulations while conducting essential testing on medical devices and pharmaceutical products. If you are passionate about making a difference in the field of microbiology and thrive in a fast-paced, regulated setting, this position could be your next career milestone.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a Microbiology role.
• Experience in a highly regulated industry is ideal.

Responsibilities

• Conduct bioburden and endotoxin testing of water systems.
• Perform microbial identification and environmental monitoring.

Skills

Microbiology

Critical Thinking

Problem Solving

Attention to Detail

Team Communication

Education

3rd Level Qualification in Microbiology

Relevant Science Qualification

Tools

LIMS

Job description

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Vantive: A New Company Built On Our Legacy

Baxter is on a journey to separate our ~$5B Kidney Care segment into a standalone company. Vantive* will build on our nearly 70-year legacy in acute therapies and home and in-center dialysis to provide best-in-class care to the people we serve. We believe Vantive will not only build our leadership in the kidney care space, it will also offer meaningful work to those who join us.

At Vantive, you will become part of a community of people who are focused, courageous and don’t settle for the mediocre. Each of us are driven to help improve patients’ lives worldwide. Join us as we revolutionize kidney care and other vital organ support.

*Completion of the proposed separation of Kidney Care from Baxter into a standalone company (to be named Vantive) remains subject to the satisfaction of customary conditions.

We are actively searching for an experienced Microbiologist to join our team of wonderful people based in our Castlebar, Co. Mayo site.

You will get the opportunity to work closely with multiple teams including, Chemistry, Validation, Production, Engineering and other support functions.

You will play a key role in processes which are critical to saving and sustaining lives.

What our Microbiologists do:

Bioburden and Endotoxin testing of water systems

Testing of finished medical device and pharmaceutical products including, Bioburden, Sterility, Endotoxin, Particulate Matter

Microbial Identification of isolates

Environmental monitoring of classified production cleanrooms

Laboratory investigations and exceptions

Represent the Microbiology Laboratory at internal/ external audits

Participate in LEAN Process Improvement Projects/ Validations/ Risk Assessments

Comply and maintain GMP/EP/USP/ ISO regulations through established programmes

Validation of Test Methods

We are looking for someone that has:

Minimum 5 Years Experience in a Microbiology Role.

3rd Level Qualification in Microbiology or relevant Science qualification with emphasis on Biological Sciences

Membership of a professional body desirable

Ideally experience in a Microbiology Laboratory environment

The ability to work in a fast paced and high- volume Microbiology role

Ideally experience working in a highly regulated industry

Excellent attention to detail

The ability for critical thinking and problem solving

The ability to communicate and work with all manner of team members, in a conscientious and inclusive way.

Experience of LIMS would be an advantage.