QC Analyst, Microbiology x 2 (12 month fixed term contract)

Alexion; Blanchardstown; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

AstraZeneca is seeking a QC Microbiology professional to join the College Park, Dublin team. You will support batch release and stability programs by performing environmental monitoring, sterile/non-sterile testing, and CAPA activities in a cGMP environment.

You will work to maintain sterility assurance, implement improvements, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. The role involves hands-on lab work in a fast-paced setting with cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year experience in a cGMP quality environment.
• Experience in testing sterile and non-sterile pharmaceutical/biopharmaceutical products.
• Knowledge of current regulatory requirements for microbiology/sterility in support of cGMP operations.
• Degree in Microbiology or a related science.

Responsibilities

• Perform environmental and facilities monitoring in cleanrooms.
• Execute release and stability testing to support programs.
• Ensure GMP/GLP compliance and proper real-time documentation.
• Improve laboratory efficiency and drive improvement initiatives.
• Escalate issues and communicate risks clearly to leadership.
• Lead or contribute to deviation investigations and CAPA.
• Train staff and support capability-building programs.

Skills

cGMP Quality

Sterile Testing

Regulatory Knowledge

Microbiology Degree

Education

Microbiology degree or related science

Job description

Are you ready to apply your microbiology expertise to keep life-changing therapies safe and on time? In this role, you will be part of a QC Microbiology team in College Park, Dublin that protects product quality every day—linking cleanroom performance and microbiological control to patient outcomes. Your work will directly support batch release and stability programs, ensuring our medicines meet the highest standards of sterility assurance and regulatory compliance.

You will own critical routines and drive improvements that matter: from environmental monitoring and trend analysis to investigations and CAPA that prevent recurrence. Can you see yourself turning data into early signals that avert deviations and keep production schedules on track? Join a team where precision, pace, and good judgment translate into tangible impact for patients and the business.

Accountabilities:

• Environmental and Facilities Monitoring: Perform cleanroom and utility sampling and testing, trend results, and accelerate early signals to maintain a state of control.
• Release and Stability Testing: Execute microbiological methods to support product release and stability programs, delivering right-first-time data to meet schedule commitments.
• GMP and Safety Excellence: Apply cGMP and GLP rigor, ensure accurate real-time documentation, and maintain impeccable housekeeping and safe work practices in the laboratory.
• Laboratory Efficiency and Continuous Improvement: Complete project work and implement initiatives that streamline workflows, reduce cycle time, and strengthen inspection readiness.
• Issue Escalation and Communication: Keep supervisors updated on laboratory issues, communicate risks with clarity, and align actions to quality and business priorities.
• Deviation Investigation and CAPA: Lead or contribute to investigations using structured problem solving and root cause analysis; implement effective corrective and preventive actions within defined timelines.
• Training and Capability Building: Train laboratory personnel and support the development, operation, and evaluation of training and retraining programs to raise team capability.

Essential Skills/Experience:

• Minimum of 1 year experience in cGMP Quality environment.
• Experience in testing of sterile/non-sterile pharmaceutical /biopharmaceutical products.
• Good knowledge of current regulatory requirements for Microbiology / Sterility Assurance in support of cGMP operations supporting clinical and commercial manufacturing.
• Degree in Microbiology or related science.
• The duties of this role are generally conducted in an lab environment. As is typical of a lab-based role, employees must be able, with or without an accommodation to: lift/carry 15/30 pounds unassisted/assisted; work comfortably in a controlled environment with and around biological, infectious, and hazardous materials; gown/degown PPE; use a computer; engage in communications via phone, video, and electronic messaging; engage in problem solving and non-linear thought, analysis, and dialogue; collaborate with others; maintain general availability during standard business hours.

Desirable Skills/Experience:

• Experience/Knowledge of aseptic techniques.

Why AstraZeneca:

Here, we work close to the people our medicines serve and let their lived experiences guide our decisions. You will feel the energy of a nimble, science-driven environment backed by the scale and stability of a global biopharma—where quality, manufacturing, and R&D connect to solve tough problems together. Expect hands-on impact, tailored growth, and the chance to learn from experts who pair high standards with kindness. In our labs, scientists, engineers, and quality specialists gather around the same challenge, turn data into insight, and move faster because they move together—so the work you do today reaches people who need it sooner.

Our mission is to build an inclusive and equitable environment. We want people to feel they belong at AstraZeneca and Alexion, starting with our recruitment process. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of characteristics. We offer reasonable adjustments/accommodations to help all candidates to perform at their best. If you have a need for any adjustments/accommodations, please complete the section in the application form.