Food Microbiologist

Matrix Recruitment Group; Leinster; On-site; EUR 38,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Matrix Recruitment Group in Ireland is seeking a Food Microbiologist for a permanent role based in South Kildare. You will perform traditional microbiology tests, control quality, and support GMP/GLP compliance.

The ideal candidate will have a degree in Microbiology or Biology and at least 3 years of hands-on food microbiology experience, with strong plating, culturing, incubation and environmental monitoring in a food manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Degree in Microbiology, Biology or related discipline.
• Minimum 3 years' hands‑on food microbiology experience.
• Strong practical experience in plating, culturing, incubation and colony counting.
• Experience in environmental monitoring and swabbing within a food or beverage manufacturing environment.
• Good understanding of laboratory procedures, GMP and GLP, with the ability to interpret results and support investigations.

Responsibilities

• Carry out microbiology testing on raw materials, production samples and finished products.
• Perform plating, culturing, incubation and colony counting.
• Conduct environmental monitoring and swabbing within the manufacturing facility.
• Prepare samples, media and dilutions, and accurately record and interpret test results.
• Investigate unusual or out-of-specification results, support corrective actions and follow GMP, GLP, SOPs and food safety procedures.

Skills

Microbiology

Plating

Culturing

Incubation

Colony counting

Environmental monitoring

GMP/GLP

SOPs & food safety

Education

Degree in Microbiology, Biology or related discipline

Job description

Food Microbiologist – South Kildare | Permanent

What You Need to Know

Matrix Recruitment is recruiting a Food Microbiologist for a manufacturing client based in South Kildare. This is a permanent opportunity for an experienced Microbiologist with strong hands‑on laboratory experience, particularly in traditional microbiology testing and environmental monitoring. The role is easily accessible from Kildare, Laois and Carlow.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out microbiology testing on raw materials, production samples and finished products.
• Perform plating, culturing, incubation and colony counting.
• Conduct environmental monitoring and swabbing within the manufacturing facility.
• Prepare samples, media and dilutions, and accurately record and interpret test results.
• Investigate unusual or out-of-specification results, support corrective actions and follow GMP, GLP, SOPs and food safety procedures.

Requirements:

• Degree in Microbiology, Biology or a related discipline with a strong microbiology focus.
• Minimum 3 years' hands‑on food microbiology experience.
• Strong practical experience in plating, culturing, incubation and colony counting.
• Experience in environmental monitoring and swabbing within a food or beverage manufacturing environment.
• Good understanding of laboratory procedures, GMP and GLP, with the ability to interpret results and support investigations.