QC Microbiology Analyst — 12‑Month Contract (Waterford)

Sanofi Inc.; Coventry; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 51,000; Part time

Job summary

Sanofi in Waterford, Ireland is seeking a Quality Analyst Microbiology to support QC, perform microbiology testing, and review documentation for batch release. The role involves collaboration with QA, validation, and manufacturing to ensure compliance with cGMP and SOPs.

The successful candidate will have a background in QC microbiology and familiarity with quality systems, with shift work expectations including 12-hour days on a 4x12 schedule. Join a growing biopharma setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in a QC department within a GMP facility.
• Experience with microbiological techniques and KPI understanding.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work across functions.
• Familiarity with quality-management systems (Veeva/Qualipso/TrackWise).
• Familiarity with lab-management systems (LUNA).

Responsibilities

• Provide MicrobiologyQC support to QA, QP, Validation and Manufacturing.
• Review documentation and batch release.
• Offer technical guidance to QC Microbiology team and external departments.
• Execute QC Microbiology testing (water sampling, environmental monitoring, etc.).
• Ensure compliance with cGMP and SOPs and pharmacopeias.
• Contribute to continuous improvement in the lab.
• Represent QC Microbiology at cross-functional meetings.

Skills

Quality control

Microbiology techniques

GMP knowledge

Documentation

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in biological sciences

Tools

Veeva

Qualipso

TrackWise

LUNA

Job description

Sanofi in Waterford, Ireland is seeking a Quality Analyst Microbiology to support QC, perform microbiology testing, and review documentation for batch release. The role involves collaboration with QA, validation, and manufacturing to ensure compliance with cGMP and SOPs.

The successful candidate will have a background in QC microbiology and familiarity with quality systems, with shift work expectations including 12-hour days on a 4x12 schedule. Join a growing biopharma setting.