QC Technician - Microbiologist

PQE Group; Madrid; Presencial; EUR 30.000 - 50.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading pharmaceutical company in Madrid is looking for a QC Technician – Microbiologist to oversee microbiological quality control activities. The candidate will perform assays, ensure compliance with GMP standards, and support documentation development. Preferred candidates will have a degree in relevant fields and a minimum of one year of experience in pharmaceutical microbiology. This position offers an opportunity to be part of a dynamic team and contribute to international projects.

Formación

• Minimum 1 year of experience in pharmaceutical microbiology; 2 years preferred.
• Preferably experience in sterile material manufacturing requirements.
• Experience working in QC laboratories and sterile environments.

Responsabilidades

• Perform and/or supervise microbiological assays, ensuring full compliance with GMP.
• Support the development and updating of GMP documentation.
• Participate in activities related to sterile manufacturing.

Conocimientos

Microbiological assays

Autonomy

Initiative

Adaptability

Educación

Degree in Biology, Pharmacy, Biotechnology, or a related field

Descripción del empleo

Are you ready to join a world leader in the exciting and dynamic fields of the Pharmaceutical and Medical Device industries? PQE Group has been at the forefront of these industries since 1998, with 40 subsidiaries and more than 2000 employees in Europe, Asia and the Americas.

We are currently seeking a QC Technician – Microbiologist to supervise and perform microbiological quality control activities, ensuring full compliance with GMP and regulatory requirements. The role involves managing QC equipment, reviewing analytical results, supporting new projects, and contributing to process automation and environmental monitoring.

Please note: although the position is based in Madrid, the role requires a 3‑month stay in Llanera.

Responsibilities

• Perform and/or supervise microbiological assays, including endotoxins, bioburden, sterility testing, and method validations.
• Support the development, revision, and updating of GMP documentation (SOPs, analytical methods, protocols).
• Participate in activities related to sterile manufacturing, such as environmental monitoring, media fill (APS), and equipment qualifications.
• Review analytical results, reports, and documentation generated by laboratory analysts.
• Contribute to the establishment, organization, and start‑up of the microbiology laboratory.
• Provide technical support during inspections, deviations, and investigations (OOS/OOT).
• Coordinate closely with QC, QA, and Production to ensure GMP compliance across activities.

Required Qualifications

• Degree in Biology, Pharmacy, Biotechnology, or a related field.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in pharmaceutical microbiology; 2 years preferred.
• Hands‑on experience in microbiological assays (endotoxins, bioburden, sterility, method validations).
• Preferably experience in sterile material manufacturing requirements: environmental control, media fill, qualifications, etc.
• Experience working in QC laboratories and sterile environments.
• Strong autonomy, initiative, and adaptability, especially in start‑up settings.

Next Steps

Upon receiving your application, if a match is found, the Recruiting department will contact you for an initial HR interview.

If there's a positive match, a technical interview with the Hiring Manager will be arranged.

In the case of a positive outcome coming from the Hiring Manager interview, the recruiter will contact you for further steps or to discuss our proposal.

Alternatively, if the outcome is negative, we will contact you to halt the recruitment process.

Working at PQE Group

As a member of the PQE team, you will be part of a challenging, multicultural company that values collaboration and innovation. PQE Group gives you the opportunity to work on international projects, improve your skills, and interact with colleagues from all corners of the world.

If you are looking for a rewarding and exciting career, PQE Group is the perfect place for you.

Apply now and take the first step towards an amazing future with us.