QC Specialist Microbiology

Q-Med Aktiebolag; Uppsala kommun; On-site; SEK 700,000 - 950,000; Full time

Job summary

Galderma in Uppsala, Sweden, is seeking a QC Specialist Microbiology to lead scientific guidance and technical leadership across Quality Control and Manufacturing Operations. The role focuses on maintaining compliant microbiological control strategies, supporting investigations, and driving continuous improvement while ensuring patient safety and regulatory alignment.

The successful candidate will operate with independence, manage complex activities, and collaborate with cross-functional teams

Qualifications

• Master's degree or equivalent in a life science field.
• 5–8 years in pharma/biotech or regulated industry.
• Strong GMP knowledge and microbiology QA experience.
• Experience leading investigations and change controls.
• Knowledge of risk management principles.
• Proficient in Swedish and English.

Responsibilities

• Act as SME in microbiology across QC, Manufacturing and Technical Operations.
• Ensure GMP compliance for microbiological control strategies and sterilization processes.
• Lead investigations, deviation management and CAPAs.
• Drive continuous improvement of microbiology lab processes and documentation.
• Provide technical guidance in cross-functional projects and regulatory activities.
• Support validation, qualification of methods, equipment and processes.
• Contribute to a collaborative, compliant quality culture.

Skills

GMP knowledge

Quality control microbiology

Investigations & CAPAs

Risk assessment & QRM

Audits & regulatory inspections

Communication

Swedish & English proficiency

Education

Master's degree in Microbiology or related field

Job description

Kommun: Uppsala

At Galderma, we advance dermatology for every skin story. As the category leader in dermatology, we bring together science, innovation and people who are passionate about making a meaningful difference for patients around the world.

We are now looking for a QC Specialist Microbiology to join our Quality Control team in Uppsala. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced microbiology professional who wants to combine scientific expertise with strategic impact in a highly regulated environment.

In this role, you will act as a subject matter expert within microbiology, providing scientific guidance and technical leadership across Quality Control and Manufacturing Operations. You will play a key role in ensuring product quality, patient safety and regulatory compliance while contributing to the continuous improvement of microbiological processes, contamination control strategies and laboratory operations.

Through your expertise, you will help strengthen our quality culture and support the delivery of products that make a meaningful difference to patients worldwide.

Your team

You will join a team of approximately 14 colleagues united by a strong commitment to quality, collaboration and continuous improvement. The team combines deep expertise with a collaborative mindset, creating an environment where knowledge is openly shared, challenges are solved together and everyone contributes to common goals.

There is a strong sense of teamwork, mutual respect and accountability within the group. Open communication, a willingness to support one another and a shared ambition to succeed create a positive working environment where people are encouraged to grow, contribute and perform at their best.

Your mission

As QC Specialist Microbiology, you will serve as the subject matter expert (SME) within microbiology, providing scientific expertise, technical guidance and support across Quality Control, Manufacturing and Technical Operations.

You will ensure that microbiological control strategies and sterilization processes remain scientifically sound, compliant and fit for purpose. You will identify and mitigate quality risks, support complex investigations and drive continuous improvements that strengthen quality, compliance and operational performance.

Working independently with a high degree of ownership, you will represent the QC function in cross-functional projects, audits, inspections and regulatory activities while acting as a trusted partner to key stakeholders across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the microbiology subject matter expert (SME), providing scientific guidance, technical support and expertise within the sterilization processes
• Perform, review and approve microbiological analyses while ensuring compliance with GMP requirements, quality standards and regulatory expectations.
• Lead and or support deviation investigations, root cause analyses, CAPAs, change controls and quality risk assessments.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and enhance microbiological laboratory processes, procedures and documentation.
• Represent QC Microbiology in cross-functional projects, audits, inspections and regulatory activities.
• Support validation, qualification and verification activities related to microbiological methods, equipment and processes.
• Contribute to a collaborative, compliant and high-performing quality culture.

Your profile

You are a scientifically driven microbiology professional who combines deep technical expertise with a collaborative and solution-oriented mindset. You enjoy acting as a trusted advisor and are comfortable communicating complex scientific concepts to a broad range of stakeholders. You have experience navigating regulated environments and applying scientific judgement, quality risk management and regulatory requirements to support business decisions.

As a person, you are analytical, proactive and structured. You thrive in an environment where you can influence, improve and take ownership of complex activities while building strong relationships across functions.

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in Microbiology, Biotechnology, Life Sciences or a related scientific discipline, or equivalent experience.
• 5-8 years of experience within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device or another highly regulated industry.
• Strong experience in Quality Control Microbiology or a related quality function.
• Proven knowledge of GMP requirements and microbiological quality systems.
• Experience leading investigations, deviation management and change control activities.
• Experience conducting risk assessments and applying Quality Risk Management principles.
• Experience supporting audits, inspections and regulatory compliance activities.
• Ability to communicate scientific concepts clearly and professionally to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Professional proficiency in Swedish and English, both written and spoken.

Preferred Experience

• Experience with steam sterilization, Vaporized Hydrogen Peroxide (VHP) and dehydrogenization processes.
• Experience representing QC in cross-functional projects and improvement initiatives.
• Experience coaching, mentoring or providing technical guidance to colleagues and stakeholders.
• Knowledge of Lean, Yellow Belt methodologies or other structured continuous improvement tools.
• Experience with QC result approval and release activities.

Location and information

This position is based in Uppsala, Sweden.

Why Galderma

At Galderma, you'll have the opportunity to work in a science-driven, innovative, and collaborative environment where quality and patient impact are at the center of everything we do. You'll join a team of talented colleagues and play an important role in supporting the continued growth of our biologics and protein-based portfolio.