Senior Microbiologist - On-site QC Lead (12-Month Contract)

AbbVie; Sligo; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

AbbVie in Ballytivnan, Sligo, is seeking a Senior Microbiologist to join the QC team on a 12-month on-site contract. The role ensures timely testing and release of materials, in-process samples, finished products, and stability testing to meet quality and safety goals.

You will lead environmental and product microbiological tests, develop procedures, validate equipment and methods, and maintain strict data integrity in line with regulatory requirements; prior pharma lab experience is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in Pharma industry.
• 5 years in a lab-based role.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Maintain Laboratory Documentation and Data Integrity requirements.
• Understand Regulations and business processes required to maintain Laboratory Data Integrity and ensure implemention.
• Carry out environmental and product microbiological tests as required.
• Define and update procedures for plant relative to microbiological and environmental testing.
• Lead validation of equipment and test methods for microbiological tests.
• Lead Test method transfer of microbiological methods.
• Further develop and streamline microbiological laboratory procedures.
• Maintain and approve up-to-date and detailed records of all tests performed.
• Adheres to and supports all EHS & E standards, procedures and policies.
• Lead and support any lab related investigations.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Laboratory testing

Quality oversight

Tools

HPLC

GC

LCMS

GCMS

Automatic titration

Identification techniques

Job description

AbbVie in Ballytivnan, Sligo, is seeking a Senior Microbiologist to join the QC team on a 12-month on-site contract. The role ensures timely testing and release of materials, in-process samples, finished products, and stability testing to meet quality and safety goals.

You will lead environmental and product microbiological tests, develop procedures, validate equipment and methods, and maintain strict data integrity in line with regulatory requirements; prior pharma lab experience is essential.