Quality Analyst, Microbiology — QC & Cross-Functional Impact

Sanofi Inc.; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite gym

Medical centre

14 weeks parental leave

Job summary

Sanofi is seeking a Quality Analyst Microbiology in Waterford, Ireland, on a fixed-term 12‑month contract. The role supports QC, QA, Validation and Manufacturing with microbiology testing, documentation, and batch release review.

You will perform environmental monitoring, water testing, and other QC microbiology tasks in a GMP environment, following SOPs and pharmacopeias. Shifts are 4 x 12 hours and the lab emphasises cross‑functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Experience in a QC department in a Pharmaceutical or GMP facility.
• Experience in Microbiological techniques.
• Understanding of key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Knowledge of quality management systems (Veeva/Qualipso/TrackWise).
• Knowledge of lab management systems (LUNA).
• Bachelor's Degree in a Scientific discipline (Biology, Chemistry, Biotechnology, Biochemistry or Food science preferred).

Responsibilities

• Provide Microbiology support to QA, Qualified Persons, Validation and Manufacturing.
• Documentation and batch release review.
• Provide technical guidance to QC Microbiology and other departments.
• Execute QC Microbiology testing (water sampling, water testing, environmental monitoring, compressed air/nitrogen, etc.).
• Ensure compliance with cGMP and SOPs and pharmacopeias.
• Contribute to continuous improvement in the lab.
• Represent QC Microbiology in cross-functional meetings.

Skills

QC Microbiology experience

Excellent communication

Cross-functional teamwork

KPI understanding

Quality management systems

Lab management systems

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a Scientific discipline

Tools

Veeva

Qualipso

TrackWise

LUNA

Job description

Sanofi is seeking a Quality Analyst Microbiology in Waterford, Ireland, on a fixed-term 12‑month contract. The role supports QC, QA, Validation and Manufacturing with microbiology testing, documentation, and batch release review.

You will perform environmental monitoring, water testing, and other QC microbiology tasks in a GMP environment, following SOPs and pharmacopeias. Shifts are 4 x 12 hours and the lab emphasises cross‑functional collaboration.