Microbiologist I

Boston Scientific Gruppe; Cork; Hybrid; EUR 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Scientific Cork is seeking a Microbiologist I to support the Microbiology Laboratory in achieving Quality, Compliance and Performance objectives. The role emphasizes regulatory compliance, data integrity, and continuous improvement in a GMP environment.

You will provide microbiological expertise, train staff, review records, and author SOPs while coordinating validation activities for new products with NPI teams to minimize impact on routine testing.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in a GMP-regulated microbiology lab.
• Experience in medical device/pharma/biotech environments preferred.
• Strong technical writing, problem-solving and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Report to Site Microbiologist and support quality, compliance and performance objectives.
• Ensure ongoing cGMP compliance and regulatory standards.
• Provide microbiological expertise to cross-functional teams on regulatory and contamination topics.
• Coordinate training for Laboratory Analysts and promote quality culture.
• Ensure adherence to laboratory procedures, SOPs and quality systems.
• Lead introduction of new laboratory equipment and qualification activities.
• Prepare for internal, customer and regulatory audits as SME for microbiology.

Skills

GMP compliance

Quality systems

Laboratory leadership

Regulatory understanding

Education

Bachelor's degree in Microbiology

Job description

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At Boston Scientific, we’ll give you the opportunity to harness all that’s within you by working in teams of diverse and high-performing employees, tackling some of the most important health industry challenges. With access to the latest tools, information and training, we’ll help you in advancing your skills and career. Here, you’ll be supported in progressing – whatever your ambitions.

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We are seeking aMicrobiologist I on a permanent basisto join our team in our Cork site.

Job Purpose:

The Microbiologist I is responsible for supporting the Microbiology Laboratory in achieving key Quality, Compliance, and Performance objectives while ensuring adherence to applicable regulatory requirements and company procedures. The role provides technical microbiological expertise, supports laboratory operations, drives continuous improvement initiatives, and contributes to maintaining a compliant and efficient laboratory environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Report directly to the Site Microbiologist and support the delivery of key Quality, Compliance, and Performanceobjectives.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with cGMP requirements and applicable regulatory standards, including those of the FDA, TÜV, DEKRA, and other relevant regulatory agencies.
• Provide microbiologicalexpertiseand guidance to cross-functional teams on topics including regulatory requirements, product bioburden, endotoxin control, contamination control, and microbiological impacts of product or process changes.
• Coordinate and support training activities for Laboratory Analysts, promoting a strong culture of quality, compliance, and continuous development.
• Ensure compliance with all laboratory procedures, quality system requirements, and relevant site-wide policies and practices.
• Lead the introduction of new laboratory equipment, including coordination of qualification activities, change control implementation, and associated documentation.
• Prepare for andparticipatein internal, customer, and regulatory audits, serving as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for microbiology-related activities.
• Conduct daily review of microbiological testing raw data to ensure prompt identification, investigation, and closure of laboratory records, deviations, and related documentation within defined timelines.
• Author, revise, review, and approve Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), laboratory methods, protocols, reports, and other quality documents asrequired.
• Coordinate microbiological validation activities for new products in collaboration with New Product Introduction (NPI) teams to ensure successful implementation with minimal impact to routine commercial testing.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to Technician I and Technician II personnel while fostering a safe and compliant laboratory environment.
• Attend and represent the Microbiology function at cross-functional meetings, project teams, and site initiatives.
• Support the Site Microbiologist in ensuring a cost-effective, efficient, and responsive microbiology testing service.
• Schedule laboratory testing activities and, in the absence of the Site Microbiologist, oversee the day-to-day operation and management of laboratory activities.
• Drive continuous improvement activities that enhance laboratory efficiency, compliance, data integrity, and overall operational effectiveness.
• Complete, review, and approve microbiological and laboratory-related non-conformances, deviations, and CAPAs, ensuringtimelyclosure and compliance with site Quality System requirements.

Education & Experience:

• Minimum 3 years' relevant experience in a GMP-regulated microbiology laboratory, preferably within the medical device, pharmaceutical, or biotechnology industry.
• Degree in Microbiology, Biological Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, or a related scientific discipline.
• Experience working in a regulated pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or medical device manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of microbiological testing methods including bioburden, endotoxin, environmental monitoring, and contamination control.
• Understanding of cGMP requirements and medical device regulatory expectations.
• Strong technical writing, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to lead projects, manage multiple priorities, and work effectively within cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Core Competencies:

• Technical Expertise in Microbiology
• Regulatory Compliance & Quality Systems
• Data Review and Documentation Management
• Leadership and Mentoring
• Project Management
• Audit Readiness & Inspection Support
• Problem Solving and Risk Assessment
• Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement

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