Senior Microbiologist

PE Global; Sligo; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

PE Global is currently recruiting for a Senior QC Microbiologist for a leading multinational pharmaceutical client based in Sligo. This is a Friday – Monday shift contract position.

You will perform environmental and microbiological tests, maintain data integrity, and ensure compliance with EU/FDA/ICH guidelines. The role requires 5 years' lab experience in bioburdn, endotoxin, and environmental monitoring, plus experience in a sterile cleanroom.

Qualifications

• Third level qualification in microbiology or equivalent science discipline.
• Knowledge of aseptic processes and manipulation in a GLP/GMP environment.
• 5 years lab experience in Bioburden / Endotoxin / Growth Promotion / Environmental Monitoring / Microbial Identification.
• Experience within a sterile cleanroom environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and align with Laboratory Documentation and Computerized Systems Data Integrity requirements.
• Understand Regulations and business processes required to maintain Laboratory Data Integrity
• Carry out environmental and microbiological tests as required.
• Define and update procedures for the plant relative to microbiological and environmental testing.
• Complete validation of equipment and test methods for microbiological tests
• Test method transfer of microbiological methods.
• Develop microbiological laboratory procedures.
• Maintain up-to-date and detailed records of all tests performed.
• Adheres to and supports all EHS & E standards, procedures and policies.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Involved with laboratory investigations.
• Trains new analysts.
• Represents QC Microbiology during regulatory audits.

Skills

Data integrity

Microbiology testing

Aseptic techniques

GLP/GMP experience

Regulatory knowledge

Training analysts

Education

Bachelor's degree in Microbiology

Job description

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

This is a Friday – Monday Shift Contract position.

Friday (07:00-16:30), Saturday (07:00-17:30) Sunday (08:00 – 16:30) Monday (15:00 - 23:00)

Responsibilities:

• Maintain and align with Laboratory Documentation and Computerized Systems Data Integrity requirements.
• Understand Regulations and business processes required to maintain Laboratory Data Integrity
• Carry out environmental and microbiological tests as required.
• Define and update procedures for the plant relative to microbiological and environmental testing.
• Complete validation of equipment and test methods for microbiological tests
• Test method transfer of microbiological methods.
• Develop microbiological laboratory procedures.
• Maintain up-to-date and detailed records of all tests performed.
• Adheres to and supports all EHS & E standards, procedures and policies.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Involved with laboratory investigations.
• Trains new analysts.
• Represents QC Microbiology during regulatory audits.

Requirements:

• Third level qualification in microbiology required or equivalent science discipline.
• A good knowledge of aseptic processes' manipulation together with experience within a GLP/GMP environment and knowledge of current EU/FDA/ICH/HPRA guidelines.
• 5 years lab experience within industry – Bioburden / Endotoxin / Growth Promotion / Environmental Monitoring / Microbial Identification.
• Experience within a sterile cleanroom environment.

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