About the Company
My client are a leading provider of professional scientific services, supporting world-class biopharmaceutical and biotechnology facilities. Their mission is to deliver high-quality laboratory and environmental monitoring services while fostering innovation, compliance, and collaboration. They believe in empowering their teams with career development, training, and the opportunity to work in cutting-edge facilities.
About the Position
We are seeking a detail-oriented Microbiology & Environmental Monitoring Analyst to join a team in Limerick. In this role, you will perform cleanroom and utility monitoring, microbiological sampling, and analysis in compliance with GMP standards. This is a key position supporting the manufacture of life-saving products in a state-of-the-art facility.
Key Responsibilities
* Perform environmental monitoring in cleanroom and manufacturing areas (ISO 8).
* Carry out viable and non-viable monitoring of air, surfaces, compressed gases, and utilities.
* Conduct sampling and testing of water systems, ethanol points, and clean steam.
* Support investigations by performing ad-hoc sampling and swabbing as required.
* Maintain strict aseptic technique, gowning, and cleanroom behaviours.
* Accurately document all results in line with GMP and data integrity standards.
* Report and investigate anomalies, contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.
* Support shutdown and response monitoring activities to enable manufacturing readiness.
* Collaborate with colleagues to deliver a robust and compliant environmental monitoring programme.
Experience/Requirements
* Bachelor's degree in Microbiology, Biochemistry, or a related life science discipline.
* Experience working in a cleanroom or microbiology laboratory environment is an advantage.
* Knowledge of GMP requirements and aseptic techniques.
* Strong attention to detail, with excellent documentation and data recording skills.
* Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
* Flexibility to work a shift pattern (07:00 – 19:00).
* Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
* Commitment to quality, safety, and continuous learning.