QC Microbiology Analyst

Next Generation Recruitment; Ireland; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Next Generation Recruitment is seeking a QC Microbiologist for a fully onsite role in Swords, Dublin. You will perform routine GMP-regulated microbiology tests, environmental monitoring, WFI and water testing, bioburden and endotoxin analyses, and support rapid microbiological methods and method transfers.

You will calibrate instruments, maintain records in LIMS, ensure data integrity, and contribute to GMP compliance. Collaboration with Quality, Manufacturing and Engineering is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Microbiology or closely related science with GMP familiarity.
• Experience performing routine microbiology testing in GMP environments.
• Familiarity with environmental monitoring, bioburden, endotoxin and method transfer processes.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine microbiological testing in a GMP-regulated QC lab.
• Conduct environmental monitoring, WFI/water testing and bioburden assays.
• Support endotoxin testing and rapid microbiological methods.
• Assist with method transfers, qualification and instrument calibration.
• Maintain accurate documentation and data integrity in LIMS.

Skills

Microbiology

GMP knowledge

LIMS experience

Data integrity

Analytical/problem-solving

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Microbiology

Tools

LIMS

Job description

Build the Quality Laboratory Behind the Next Generation of Biotech Manufacturing

What if your microbiology expertise could help establish and support a cutting-edge biotech quality laboratory - while giving you hands-on experience across GMP microbiology, rapid analytical technologies and laboratory qualification?

This is an opportunity to join a high-performing pharmaceutical quality team supporting the development of a new biotech manufacturing facility in Swords, Dublin.

Working alongside experienced Quality, Microbiology and technical professionals, you'll play an important role in establishing laboratory readiness, performing critical microbiological testing, supporting analytical method transfers and helping ensure laboratory activities meet the highest standards of GMP, quality and data integrity.

What you'll achieve (and why it matters)

Perform a range of routine microbiological testing within a GMP-regulated QC laboratory.

Conduct environmental monitoring, WFI and water testing, bioburden, growth promotion and microbial identification activities.

Perform in-process and final product microbiological testing.

Carry out endotoxin testing, including rapid and kinetic turbidimetric techniques.

Support the implementation and use of Rapid Microbiological Methods across the laboratory.

Contribute to laboratory readiness and the qualification of microbiology laboratory equipment.

Support microbiological analytical method transfers and method qualification activities.

Receive, manage and test samples associated with stability, in-process and release activities.

Prepare reagents and support routine laboratory cleaning, maintenance and housekeeping activities.

Calibrate and maintain designated laboratory instruments.

Complete laboratory documentation accurately and on time, maintaining strong standards of data integrity and GMP compliance.

Work with LIMS and ensure laboratory records are maintained in accordance with approved procedures.

Follow current pharmacopoeial methods, specifications, regulations and applicable industry standards.

Support the preparation and revision of SOPs, protocols and technical documentation.

Participate in risk assessments, audits, inspections and incident investigations.

Support the implementation and follow-up of corrective and preventative actions.

Maintain current training and ensure all laboratory activities are performed by appropriately trained personnel.

Support the training and development of new QC analysts, sharing microbiology expertise and best practice.

Support laboratory supply management, including ordering, receiving and maintaining appropriate stock levels.

Contribute to Quality Management System activities and maintain high standards of GLP and cGMP.

Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and contribute to Lean Six Sigma initiatives.

Work collaboratively with Quality, Manufacturing, Engineering and other cross-functional teams.

Contribute to the development of an innovative, efficient and compliant microbiology laboratory environment.

Maintain a strong focus on patient safety, product quality, compliance and Right First Time principles.

Your edge (desired, not required)

Bachelor's degree or equivalent third-level qualification in Microbiology, Biotechnology, Biology, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Science or another relevant scientific discipline.

Previous experience in QC Microbiology, analytical microbiology or a related pharmaceutical laboratory role.

Experience working within a GMP/cGMP-regulated pharmaceutical or biotechnology environment.

Practical experience with environmental monitoring, WFI/water testing, bioburden, endotoxin or microbial identification.

Experience with growth promotion testing and microbiological testing of in-process or finished products.

Exposure to Rapid Microbiological Methods or rapid endotoxin technologies.

Experience with kinetic turbidimetric endotoxin testing would be advantageous.

Experience with LIMS and electronic laboratory systems.

Understanding of data integrity requirements and GMP documentation practices.

Experience working with pharmacopoeial methods, specifications and laboratory SOPs.

Exposure to microbiological method transfer, qualification or validation activities.

Experience supporting laboratory equipment qualification or laboratory readiness activities.

Experience writing or revising SOPs, protocols or technical reports.

Exposure to deviations, investigations, CAPAs, risk assessments, audits or regulatory inspections.

Experience training, mentoring or supporting other QC analysts.

Knowledge or experience of Lean Six Sigma and continuous improvement methodologies would be beneficial.

Strong attention to detail with excellent organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.

A proactive, collaborative and solutions-focused approach.

Comfortable working in a fully onsite laboratory environment.

Flexibility to work a 12-hour day-shift pattern of 4 days on / 4 days off, 7:00am-7:00pm.

Why this role matters

Microbiology plays a critical role in protecting product quality, patient safety and pharmaceutical supply.

In this role, you'll contribute directly to the establishment and operation of a modern QC microbiology laboratory, helping ensure that microbiological testing is performed accurately, consistently and in accordance with GMP requirements.

You'll gain valuable exposure across environmental monitoring, water and WFI testing, bioburden, endotoxin, rapid microbiological methods, method transfer, laboratory qualification, LIMS, quality systems and continuous improvement.

For a microbiology professional looking to build their experience within a sophisticated biotech manufacturing environment, this is an opportunity to develop your technical capabilities while contributing to the successful establishment of a new laboratory operation.

The next step for you

If you're an experienced QC Microbiologist, Microbiology Analyst, QC Analyst, Microbiologist or Quality Technician looking for your next opportunity in Swords, Dublin, we'd love to hear from you.

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