QC Microbiology Analyst: Drive Release & Compliance

AstraZeneca; Dublin; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

AstraZeneca in Dublin is seeking a QC Microbiology specialist to join the team responsible for environmental monitoring, testing, and CAPA-driven improvements. You will contribute to batch release, stability programs, and regulatory compliance in a fast-paced lab environment.

The role emphasizes aseptic technique, cGMP adherence, and collaboration with quality and manufacturing teams to ensure product quality and patient safety.

Qualifications

• 1 year experience in a cGMP quality environment.
• Experience testing sterile and non-sterile pharmaceutical/biopharmaceutical products.
• Knowledge of current regulatory requirements for Microbiology / Sterility Assurance in cGMP operations supporting clinical and commercial manufacturing.
• Degree in Microbiology or related science.

Responsibilities

• Environmental and Facilities Monitoring: perform sampling and testing, trend results and early signals.
• Release and Stability Testing: support product release and stability programs with accurate data.
• GMP and Safety Excellence: apply cGMP/GLP, maintain documentation and safe lab practices.
• Laboratory Efficiency and Continuous Improvement: complete project work and streamline workflows.
• Deviation Investigation and CAPA: lead or contribute to investigations with root cause analysis and timely corrective actions.
• Training and Capability Building: train personnel and support development and evaluation of training programs.

Skills

Environmental monitoring

Sterile/non-sterile testing

Investigations & CAPA

cGMP Quality environment

Education

Degree in Microbiology or related science

Job description

AstraZeneca in Dublin is seeking a QC Microbiology specialist to join the team responsible for environmental monitoring, testing, and CAPA-driven improvements. You will contribute to batch release, stability programs, and regulatory compliance in a fast-paced lab environment.

The role emphasizes aseptic technique, cGMP adherence, and collaboration with quality and manufacturing teams to ensure product quality and patient safety.