QC Microbiology Analyst — Protect Patient Safety

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

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.