Senior Microbiologist

Baker Finn Recruitment; South Dublin; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker Finn Recruitment has partnered with a South Dublin manufacturing site to hire a Senior Microbiologist for a 12-month fixed-term contract. The role is fully onsite and focuses on microbiology leadership, EtO sterilization, GLP, and cleanroom compliance to ensure patient safety and regulatory adherence.

The successful candidate will act as site SME, collaborate with Quality and Manufacturing teams, drive investigations, CAPA, data integrity, and maintain inspection readiness across ISO and

Qualifications

• Degree in Microbiology or a related science.
• 5+ years' experience in medical device, pharma, or biotech.
• Strong expertise in GLP, cleanrooms, validation and sterilization.
• EtO sterilization experience advantageous.
• Proven ability to work cross-functionally in regulated environments.

Responsibilities

• SME oversight for EtO sterilization, GLP labs, and environmental monitoring.
• Review/approve sterilization cycles, microbiological data, and product release.
• Set microbiological and sterilization quality standards and ensure consistency.
• Ensure ISO 11135, ISO 10993, ISO 13485, FDA QSR/QMSR compliance.
• Lead investigations, CAPA, and non-conformance resolution.
• Maintain laboratory safety, equipment readiness, and data integrity.
• Maintain audit and inspection readiness.

Skills

GLP expertise

Environmental monitoring

CAPA investigations

Cross-functional collaboration

Quality mindset

Education

Degree in Microbiology or related Science

Job description

Senior Microbiologist - 12 Month Fixed Term Contract

We are seeking an experienced Microbiology / Sterilization professional to join our client's South Dublin manufacturing site, where quality, compliance, and patient safety are paramount.

In this role, you will be the site subject-matter expert for microbiology, ETO sterilization, GLP, and cleanroom standards, ensuring all products are manufactured in full compliance with regulatory and company requirements.

You will provide hands-on technical expertise, partner closely with Quality and Manufacturing teams, and play a critical role in maintaining the site in a continuous state of inspection readiness.

This is an excellent opportunity for a senior microbiology professional who enjoys working in a regulated manufacturing environment, influencing quality outcomes, and ensuring the highest standards are consistently met throughout the duration of the contract.

This is a fully onsite role due to the hands-on nature of laboratory and cleanroom activities.

Key responsibilities:

• SME oversight for EtO sterilization, requalification, GLP labs, and environmental monitoring
• Review/approve sterilization cycles, microbiological data, and product release
• Set appropriate microbiological and sterilization quality standards for products and ensure consistent application
• Ensure compliance with ISO 11135, ISO 10993, ISO 13485, FDA QSR/QMSR
• Lead and support investigations, CAPA, and non-conformance resolution
• Maintain laboratory safety, equipment readiness, and compliance with data integrity expectations.
• Maintain audit and inspection readiness

Profile:

• Degree in Microbiology or related Science
• 5+ years' experience in medical device, pharma, or biotech
• Strong expertise in GLP, cleanrooms, validation, and sterilization
• EtO sterilization experience advantageous
• Proven ability to work cross-functionally in regulated environments