QC Microbiologist (m/f/d)

SThree; Alzey; Vor Ort; EUR 42.000 - 62.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

SThree Germany is seeking an experienced QC Microbiologist & Environmental Monitoring specialist for an 18-month contract at our Alzey on-site location. The role focuses on compliant testing, SOP creation, and leading microbiological projects in a cGMP environment.

Responsibilities include performing routine and non-routine microbiological analyses, training staff, troubleshooting investigations, and supporting validations and studies while applying ALCOA principles.

Qualifikationen

• GMP-regulated microbiology lab experience preferred.
• Experience with environmental monitoring in pharma is a plus.
• Ability to work independently and troubleshoot with minimal supervision.

Aufgaben

• Performs routine/non-routine microbiological testing on materials, in-process and finished products, water, gas, and environmental samples.
• Creates, revises, and reviews SOPs, specifications and reports; leads investigations.
• Trains analysts on procedures and provides technical guidance for troubleshooting.
• Maintains stock cultures and calibration of lab equipment; supports validations and studies.

Kenntnisse

QC Microbiology

Environmental Monitoring

GMP

CAPA

Sterility Assurance

Quality Control

Water Systems

QC

Ausbildung

Associate's/Bachelor's/Master's in Microbiology/Biology/Biochemistry

Tools

MODA

LIMS

SmartLab

TrackWise

Jobbeschreibung

for a pharmaceutical project, I am currently looking for an experienced QC Microbiologist & Environmental Monitoring (m/f/d).

• Start: asap
• Duration: 18 months
• Locations: Alzey on-site
• Contract type: Employee leasing (Arbeitnehmerüberlassung) with the option of permanent employment

This position applies to scientific expertise in microbiology to perform compliant quality control testing and support laboratory operations at the Alzey site. The role conducts routine and non-routine microbiological analyses, creates and revises technical documents, and leads or contributes to microbiological projects. The incumbent also trains employees on procedures and job functions, troubleshoots laboratory investigations, and recommends process improvements while applying cGMP and ALCOA principles in all work.

Responsibilities:

• Performs routine and non-routine microbiological testing on raw materials, in-process materials, finished products, water, gas, and environmental samples, including bioburden, endotoxin, sterility, and microbial identification testing.
• Creates, revises, and reviews SOPs, material specifications, protocols, and trend reports, and leads analytical and deviation investigations.
• Trains new and existing analysts on laboratory procedures and job functions and provides technical guidance for troubleshooting and problem resolution.
• Maintains microbial stock cultures and laboratory equipment calibration, performs method suitability testing, and supports special projects such as validations and microbiological studies.

Basic Qualifications:

• Education Level: Associate's, Bachelor's, or Master's degree in Microbiology, Biology, Biochemistry, or a related science discipline.
• Experience: 2+ years of industry experience required with an Associate's degree; no prior industry experience required with a Bachelor's or Master's degree.

Additional Skills/ Preferences:

• Previous experience in a GMP-regulated microbiology or quality control laboratory.
• Proficient in computerized data systems such as MODA, LIMS, SmartLab, or TrackWise.
• Prior work with method suitability (bacteriostasis/fungistasis) testing and microbial identification techniques.
• Proven ability to work independently and achieve problem resolution with minimal supervision.

I look forward to your response and thank you in advance.

Kind regards,

Mariam Gareginyan

Associate Principal Candidate Consultant

E-Mail: m.gareginyan(@)sthree.com

Desired Skills and Experience

Microbiologist, QC Microbiology, Environmental Monitoring, Water Systems, Sterility Assurance, GMP, CAPA, QC

SThree_Germany is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.