GMP QC Microbiology Lead Analyst (On‑Site)

Eurofins; Ireland; On-site; EUR 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare plan

Pension plan

Life assurance

Healthcare cash plan

Maternity/paternity schemes

Employee assistance program

Wellbeing programs

Free parking

Worldwide career opportunities

Job summary

Eurofins is seeking a QC Microbiology Lead Analyst to join the Professional Scientific Services (PSS) programme. On-site with clients, you will provide technical leadership in environmental monitoring, water sampling and QC microbiology within a GMP-regulated environment.

You will lead and develop the microbiology team, ensure quality, compliance and continuous improvement, and play a key role in delivering high standards of service within a global leader in testing and laboratory services.

Qualifications

• BSc or Diploma in Microbiology or related discipline in a GMP environment.
• Hands-on experience in environmental monitoring, water sampling and aseptic microbiology.
• Solid understanding of cGMP, quality systems, deviations, CAPAs and quality records.
• Experience using LIMS, MODA and QMS platforms to review and trend data.
• Excellent organisation and communication, with strong documentation skills.
• Experience in training, coaching or team leadership.

Responsibilities

• Perform environmental monitoring of GMP manufacturing areas, water system sampling, microbiological testing, plate reading, and related lab support to ensure quality and regulatory compliance.
• Act as technical lead for microbiology operations, guiding the team to deliver high-quality services.
• Coordinate Environmental Monitoring and QC Microbiology activities, support scheduling, oversee MODA and LIMS processes, represent microbiology at client meetings.
• Train, mentor and support team members, ensuring onboarding and training compliance.
• Support quality systems by managing samples per GMP, investigating deviations and CAPAs, and preparing technical docs and trend reports.
• Contribute to audits/inspections, coordinate sampling, assist with equipment calibration, monitor KPIs and drive improvements.

Skills

Environmental monitoring

Water sampling

Aseptic techniques

Quality management systems

Team leadership

Regulatory compliance

Education

BSc or Diploma in Microbiology

Tools

LIMS

MODA

QMS

Job description

Eurofins is seeking a QC Microbiology Lead Analyst to join the Professional Scientific Services (PSS) programme. On-site with clients, you will provide technical leadership in environmental monitoring, water sampling and QC microbiology within a GMP-regulated environment.

You will lead and develop the microbiology team, ensure quality, compliance and continuous improvement, and play a key role in delivering high standards of service within a global leader in testing and laboratory services.