Quality Analyst Microbiology — QC & Cross-Functional Impact

Sanofi Inc.; Telford; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanofi Waterford is seeking a Quality Analyst Microbiology to support the QC team with microbiology testing, documentation review, and batch release activities. The role involves cross‑functional collaboration with QA, validation, and manufacturing to ensure product quality and compliance.

You will perform QC testing (water sampling, environmental monitoring, compressed air/nitrogen), review documentation, and contribute to continuous improvement while adhering to cGMP guidelines.

Qualifications

• Experience in a QC department within a Pharmaceutical or GMP facility.
• Experience in microbiological techniques.
• Understanding of KPIs.
• Excellent communication, cross‑functional collaboration and ability to work solo.
• Knowledge of quality management systems (e.g. Veeva/Qualipso/Trackwise).
• Knowledge of lab management systems (e.g. LUNA).
• Bachelor's degree in a scientific field (Biology, Chemistry, Biotechnology, Biochemistry or Food science).

Responsibilities

• Provide Microbiology support to QA, Qualified Persons, Validation and Manufacturing on site.
• Documentation review and batch release review.
• Provide technical guidance to QC Microbiology Team and external departments (Validation, Manufacturing, Planning, QA).
• Execute QC Microbiology testing (water sampling, water testing, environmental monitoring, compressed air/nitrogen).
• Ensure compliance with cGMP and SOPs and pharmacopeias at all times.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives in the lab.
• QC Microbiology representation at cross functional meetings.

Skills

QC experience

Microbiology techniques

KPIs

Strong communication

Cross-functional teamwork

Quality management systems

Lab management systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in science

Tools

Veeva/Qualipso/Trackwise

LUNA

Job description

Sanofi Waterford is seeking a Quality Analyst Microbiology to support the QC team with microbiology testing, documentation review, and batch release activities. The role involves cross‑functional collaboration with QA, validation, and manufacturing to ensure product quality and compliance.

You will perform QC testing (water sampling, environmental monitoring, compressed air/nitrogen), review documentation, and contribute to continuous improvement while adhering to cGMP guidelines.