Microbiology Lab Technician — Quality & GMP (Afternoon Shift)

ALK-Abelló Nordic; Madrid; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

ALK Madrid is seeking a Laboratory Technician (Microbiology) in Madrid, Spain. The permanent, full-time role offers a fixed afternoon shift 3:00 pm – 11:00 pm and reports to the Microbiology Manager.

You will plan and supervise daily activities, support analysts, review data for accuracy, manage investigations and CAPAs, and work with LIMS and SAP. A Bachelor’s in sciences or equivalent and at least 1 year in pharma QA/QC are required, with GMP knowledge and English proficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in sciences (Pharmacy, Chemistry, Biology, Biotechnology, Biomedical Sciences, etc.) or FP II / Senior Technician in Laboratory Analysis and Quality Control or similar.
• At least 1 year of experience in pharmaceutical laboratory quality control (especially in microbiology or GxP areas).
• Good knowledge of GMP regulations, standards and data integrity.
• Experience with environmental and personnel microbiological monitoring in classified rooms.
• Expertise in microbiological testing: sterility, endotoxins, microbial counts, etc.
• Experience with validation of microbiological methods.
• Knowledge of testing utilities: water, steam and compressed gases.
• Proficiency in microbiological data trend analysis.
• Fluency in English, including effective written and oral communication.

Responsibilities

• Plan and supervise daily routine activities.
• Provide technical support to analysts.
• Review and approve microbiological data and results to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Manage laboratory investigations, deviations, CAPAs and changes.
• Participate in equipment calibration and qualification processes.
• Use and manage LIMS (Sample Manager and Labware) and SAP.

Skills

Teamwork

English fluency

Communication

Attention to detail

Quality mindset

GxP awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in sciences or equivalent

Tools

LIMS (Sample Manager / Labware)

SAP

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

ALK Madrid is seeking a Laboratory Technician (Microbiology) in Madrid, Spain. The permanent, full-time role offers a fixed afternoon shift 3:00 pm – 11:00 pm and reports to the Microbiology Manager.

You will plan and supervise daily activities, support analysts, review data for accuracy, manage investigations and CAPAs, and work with LIMS and SAP. A Bachelor’s in sciences or equivalent and at least 1 year in pharma QA/QC are required, with GMP knowledge and English proficiency.