Senior Microbiology Lab Technician – GMP/Aseptic

AbbVie Inc.; Ireland; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

AbbVie Inc. is seeking a Microbiology Laboratory professional to perform a range of testing activities supporting product release and site compliance.

You will generate technical reports, maintain QA documentation, and trend microbiological data while ensuring adherence to cGMP and regulatory standards. The role requires a third-level qualification in Microbiology or Biological Sciences with 12+ months of experience in a regulated manufacturing environment, preferably aseptic production.

Qualifications

• Requires a third-level qualification in Microbiology, Biological Sciences, or related field.
• Experience in a regulated manufacturing environment preferred.
• Strong understanding of sterile manufacturing processes and GMP requirements.
• Practical microbiology lab techniques and environmental monitoring experience.
• Excellent documentation, communication, and report-writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform microbiological testing activities for product release and site compliance (Water Sampling, Endotoxin, Growth Promotion, In-Process, Sterility).
• Conduct APET and Antibiotic Assays as required.
• Generate accurate and timely test reports and QA documentation (SOPs, protocols, CAPAs, deviations).
• Trend and analyse microbiological data; investigate adverse, atypical, and OOS results.
• Support validation and qualification of lab equipment and test methods.
• Ensure all testing activities comply with cGMP, regulatory requirements, and site standards.

Skills

Microbiology

Biological sciences

Aseptic processing

GMP knowledge

Analytical skills

Education

Microbiology degree

Biological sciences

Related scientific discipline

Job description

AbbVie Inc. is seeking a Microbiology Laboratory professional to perform a range of testing activities supporting product release and site compliance.

You will generate technical reports, maintain QA documentation, and trend microbiological data while ensuring adherence to cGMP and regulatory standards. The role requires a third-level qualification in Microbiology or Biological Sciences with 12+ months of experience in a regulated manufacturing environment, preferably aseptic production.