On-Site Sterility & Contamination Control Lead (Netherlands)

EPM Scientific; Leiden; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

EPM Scientific is supporting a client in the Netherlands seeking an experienced Sterility Assurance and Contamination Control Consultant for a 6+ month, site-based engagement on manufacturing operations. You will lead sterility assurance activities and collaborate with quality, manufacturing and validation teams to strengthen GMP practices.

The role requires on-site presence in the Netherlands and strong microbiology expertise.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in sterility assurance and contamination control.
• Strong microbiology background in regulated life sciences.
• Understanding of GMP and aseptic manufacturing principles.
• Experience in pharma/biotech/ATMP or medical device industries.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to work on-site in the Netherlands.
• Dutch language capability would be highly advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support sterility assurance activities across manufacturing operations.
• Develop, review, and improve contamination control strategies.
• Provide microbiological expertise to support quality and operational teams.
• Assess aseptic processes and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Support environmental monitoring programmes and trend analysis.
• Assist with investigations, deviations, CAPAs, and risk assessments.
• Ensure compliance with GMP regulations and industry best practice.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on quality and manufacturing initiatives.
• Support inspection readiness and regulatory activities where required.

Skills

Sterility assurance

Contamination control

Microbiology

GMP manufacturing

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

On-site work

Dutch language (advantage)

Job description

EPM Scientific is supporting a client in the Netherlands seeking an experienced Sterility Assurance and Contamination Control Consultant for a 6+ month, site-based engagement on manufacturing operations. You will lead sterility assurance activities and collaborate with quality, manufacturing and validation teams to strengthen GMP practices.

The role requires on-site presence in the Netherlands and strong microbiology expertise.