Job Description We are seeking a detail-oriented Environmental Monitoring Trainee Analyst to join our dynamic team in Kinsale, Ireland.
As a key member of our team, you will contribute to our mission of delivering high-quality microbiology environmental monitoring services to our client.
Job Responsibilities: Perform Environmental Monitoring in a Biopharmaceutical GMP manufacturing areas.
Maintain high aseptic standards by adhering to strict clean room behaviours and gowning procedures.
Carry out routine sampling and incubation for Active Air and Surfaces.
Participating in all training required and scheduled by the Group Leader or the customer.
Being prepared and on time for that training.
Engaging in training processes and ensuring all information received is completely understood.
Execute Non-viable and Viable analysis on Compressed Gas systems.
Completion of training records, and ensuring that all records presented for review and approval are at the appropriate standard.
Performing routine and non-routine analysis, as requested by the Group Leader or customer representative.
Preparing and approving results for tests in which they have received the appropriate training and are deemed competent.
Notify immediately to the Group Leader or a customer representative, any anomalous or out of specification results.
Ensuring at all times that all documentation and laboratory records are up to date and of an appropriate standard.
Ensuring that all work carried out is approached "Right First Time" so as to avoid any re-work or errors.
Being constantly aware of customer's requirements and striving to meet or exceed those requirements keeping in mind the customer process end points.
Dealing with customer queries where knowledge permits and to contact designated personnel with any relevant information or issues relating to test results or the service in general.
Escalating queries or issues as appropriate.
Keeping up to date with any technological or method revisions in their area, ensuring their training is complete and adjusting their work as required with approval from the Group Leader.
Training as required, other more junior members of staff in analysis techniques for which the Analyst is competent.
Performing second person verification checks as required by the laboratory schedule Performing QC samples in accordance with customer procedures.
Assisting in the processing of laboratory consumables as required – labelling, acceptance testing.
Revising SOPs and updating other documentation as required by the Group Leader.
Providing cover for other members of staff as required and for taking part in the customer's weekend rota and/or overtime schedule.
Ensuring that all documentation is completed on time.
Ensuring that it is accurate and legible and conforms to the relevant quality standards.
Qualifications A degree or diploma in microbiology / chemistry or a related subject.
Experience in a pharmaceutical industry GMP laboratory Good team player, organised, accurate, have strong documentation skills Flexible, adaptable to changing priorities Passionate about quality and customer service.
Good communication skills both internally and externally.
Additional Information =Shift work is required for this role.
Working an 11 hour shift, 08:*******:00 on a biweekly rotating shift pattern, which is: Week 1: Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday