QC Microbiologist – Flexible Hours in GMP Lab

Oxford Global Resources; Madrid; On-site; EUR 61,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxford Global Resources seeks a QC Microbiologist to establish a new department in a 18-month project. You will conduct microbiological testing across the plant, including environmental monitoring of cleanrooms, water, gases, and surfaces, while ensuring cGMP compliance and data integrity.

The role involves qualification/validation support (EMPQ, PQ for clean utilities) and collaboration with external labs. Fluency in English is required, and night/weekend OT may apply during critical phases.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in microbiology, biology, biochemistry or related life sciences.
• 3–5 years hands-on GMP microbiology lab experience in pharma/biotech.
• Proficiency in microbiological testing methods and environmental monitoring protocols.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine microbiological testing including sterility, endotoxin, bioburden, and microbial ID.
• Carry out environmental monitoring in cleanrooms and sample air, surfaces, water and gases.
• Support qualification and validation activities (EMPQ, PQ for clean utilities, CIP/SIP).
• Operate, calibrate and maintain lab equipment and EM instruments.
• Prepare and manage cultures, media, reagents, and consumables; manage inventory.

Skills

GMP microbiology

Environmental monitoring

LIMS experience

Cleanroom operations

Documentation & GDP

English fluency

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in microbiology / life sciences

Tools

MODA

SmartLab

TrackWise

Job description

Oxford Global Resources seeks a QC Microbiologist to establish a new department in a 18-month project. You will conduct microbiological testing across the plant, including environmental monitoring of cleanrooms, water, gases, and surfaces, while ensuring cGMP compliance and data integrity.

The role involves qualification/validation support (EMPQ, PQ for clean utilities) and collaboration with external labs. Fluency in English is required, and night/weekend OT may apply during critical phases.