Quality Control Microbiologist

PE Global; Westport; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

PE Global is seeking a QC Microbiologist for a leading multinational pharmaceutical client based in Westport, Ireland. This is a contract position with responsibilities across routine microbiology laboratory activities, including environmental monitoring of cleanrooms, microbial analysis of site utilities, and testing of raw materials and production batches.

The role also covers microbial analysis within the Global Stability program and ensures regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• 3rd level qualification in Microbiology or equivalent scientific degree.
• 12 months working in a manufacturing environment; preferably aseptic processing.
• Working knowledge of Pharmaceutical Industry and sterile processing.

Responsibilities

• Perform release and stability testing tasks such as water sampling and sterility testing.
• Draft and review documentation – SOPs, protocols, training modules, investigations, reports, CAPAs and deviations.
• Trending of results and investigations into adverse or out of limit results.
• Validation of equipment and microbiology test methods.
• Ensure testing is completed, reviewed and approved within agreed turnaround times.

Skills

Environmental monitoring

Microbiology analysis

Aseptic processing

Education

3rd Level Qualification in Microbiology

Job description

PE Global is currently recruiting for a QC Microbiologist for a leading multi-national Pharma client based in Westport.

This is a contract position.

Role:

The Microbiology Analyst is responsible for the carrying out routine microbiology laboratory activities including environmental monitoring of cleanrooms, microbial analysis of site utilities and testing of raw material, commercial, clinical and development batches. Further, the position holder will manage the microbial analysis of Allergan products included in the Global Stability program. Microbial monitoring and testing are performed in line with regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Perform key tasks for release and stability testing such as:
• water sampling
• Sterility testing
• Draft and review documentation –SOPs, protocols, training modules, investigations, reports, CAPAs and deviations
• Trending of results and preform investigations into adverse or out of limit results
• Validation of equipment and microbiology test methods

Requirements:

• 3rd Level Qualification in Microbiology or equivalent scientific degree
• 12 months working in a manufacturing environment. Preferably Aseptic processing.
• Working knowledge of both Pharmaceutical Industry and sterile processing.
• Strong background in Aseptic’s and/or Microbiology
• Achieves a high level of competency in laboratory methods and procedures to support raw material, utility, in process, release and stability testing of sterile products.
• Performs routine and non-routine Microbiological testing activities as required.
• Ensures that all testing is completed, reviewed and approved within agreed turnaround times.
• Ensures activities are carried out in compliance with product license commitments, cGMP, company quality standards and legislative regarding health, safety and environment.

***Please note our client cannot assist with any visa sponsorship and candidates must have the correct visa to live and work in Ireland***