Lead Microbiology & Sterilization Specialist (GLP/ISO)

Elusav Recruitment Ltd.; Leinster; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Elusav Recruitment Ltd. is seeking an experienced Microbiologist to lead microbiology, cleanroom, and sterilisation activities at a brand-new manufacturing area on site in South Dublin. You will be the microbiology SME across all related areas, with autonomy and broad exposure in a highly regulated environment.

The role supports products used in oncology treatments, offering a high-impact position with opportunities for professional growth and influence over site compliance and quality systems.

Qualifications

• GLP principles and laboratory governance experience.
• Cleanroom operations and environmental monitoring expertise.
• Process validation and cleanroom compliance experience.
• Minimum 5 years in medical devices, pharma or biotech sectors.
• ETO sterilization knowledge and ISO 11135 advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of regulatory requirements related to microbiology, sterilization, and cleanroom controls.
• Provide daily technical oversight for ETO sterilization, GLP practices, and environmental monitoring.
• Support microbiology technicians in testing and environmental monitoring activities.
• Set microbiological and sterilization quality standards across the site.
• Review sterilization cycles and data; approve lots for release per quality standards.
• Lead or support investigations into microbiological or sterilization non-conformances.
• Act as microbiology and sterilization SME for the Dun Laoghaire site and collaborate with technical groups.
• Support audit and inspection readiness and maintain data integrity.
• Perform other duties as required during the contract period.

Skills

GLP principles

Laboratory governance

Cleanroom operations

Environmental monitoring

Process validation

Education

Degree in Science or related quality discipline (Microbiology)

Job description

Elusav Recruitment Ltd. is seeking an experienced Microbiologist to lead microbiology, cleanroom, and sterilisation activities at a brand-new manufacturing area on site in South Dublin. You will be the microbiology SME across all related areas, with autonomy and broad exposure in a highly regulated environment.

The role supports products used in oncology treatments, offering a high-impact position with opportunities for professional growth and influence over site compliance and quality systems.