Microbiology Analyst

Collins McNicholas; Connacht; On-site; EUR 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Collins McNicholas Group is seeking a Microbiology Analyst to join the laboratory team in Westport, Co. Mayo. The role focuses on microbiological testing, environmental monitoring, and support for release and stability testing across materials and batches.

You will prepare and review lab documentation, trends results, and assist with CAPAs and deviations while ensuring compliance with cGMP and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Third-level qualification in Microbiology or related field.
• Minimum 12 months’ experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably pharmaceutical or aseptic processing.
• Knowledge of microbiology, aseptic techniques and cGMP.
• Strong attention to detail and documentation practices.

Responsibilities

• Perform microbiological testing, including environmental monitoring, water sampling, bioburden, endotoxin, sterility, growth promotion and in-process testing.
• Support release and stability testing of raw materials, commercial, clinical and development batches.
• Prepare and review laboratory documentation, SOPs, protocols, investigations and reports.
• Trend microbiological results and support investigations, deviations and CAPAs.
• Support equipment qualification and microbiological method validation.
• Ensure all activities comply with cGMP, quality standards and health and safety requirements.

Skills

Microbiology

Aseptic techniques

cGMP

Documentation practices

Education

Third-level qualification in Microbiology

Job description

Our client is seeking a Microbiology Analyst to join their laboratory team in Westport, Co. Mayo.

Responsibilities:

• Perform microbiological testing, including environmental monitoring, water sampling, bioburden, endotoxin, sterility, growth promotion and in-process testing.
• Support release and stability testing of raw materials, commercial, clinical and development batches.
• Prepare and review laboratory documentation, SOPs, protocols, investigations and reports.
• Trend microbiological results and support investigations, deviations and CAPAs.
• Support equipment qualification and microbiological method validation.
• Ensure all activities comply with cGMP, quality standards and health and safety requirements.

Requirements:

• Third-level qualification in Microbiology or a related scientific discipline.
• Minimum 12 months’ experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably pharmaceutical or aseptic processing.
• Knowledge of microbiology, aseptic techniques and cGMP.
• Strong attention to detail, analytical skills and documentation practices.
• Ability to work effectively within a regulated environment and meet testing deadlines.