Senior Microbiology & Sterilization Specialist

Sigmar Recruitment; Dublin; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Sigmar Recruitment is seeking an experienced Microbiology and Sterilization Specialist for our Dun Laoghaire site. You will ensure compliance with regulatory and company standards, maintain inspection readiness, and provide subject matter expertise across ETO sterilization, GLP practices, and cleanroom operations.

You will support microbiology testing, environmental monitoring, and non-conformance investigations, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to uphold quality and regulatory

Qualifications

• Degree in Microbiology or related science.
• Experience in medical devices/pharma/biotech sectors preferred.
• Strong knowledge of GLP, ISO 13485 and sterilization standards.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with microbiology, sterilization, GLP and cleanroom requirements.
• Provide technical microbiology and sterilization expertise.
• Review sterilization cycles and data for lot release.
• Lead or support root-cause investigations of non-conformances.
• Maintain audit and inspection readiness for internal/external/regulatory bodies.
• Support site safety, equipment readiness and data integrity.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Cross-functional teamwork

Analytical skills

CAPA investigations

Computer literacy

Education

Degree in Microbiology

Job description

Sigmar Recruitment is seeking an experienced Microbiology and Sterilization Specialist for our Dun Laoghaire site. You will ensure compliance with regulatory and company standards, maintain inspection readiness, and provide subject matter expertise across ETO sterilization, GLP practices, and cleanroom operations.

You will support microbiology testing, environmental monitoring, and non-conformance investigations, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to uphold quality and regulatory