Senior QC Microbiology RK4840 Contract 12 months Dublin Were currently recruiting for an exciting opportunity with an award-winning Pharmaceutical organization based in Dublin. This is an excellent position for anyone who is looking to join a leading multinational who are one of the best at what they do. This role is for an experienced and technically strong associate who will spend 90% of their work day performing testing. The successful candidate would contribute to team by ensuring the quality of the tasks/services provided by self and contribute to the completion of milestones associated with specific projects or activities within team. Duties: Endotoxin testing of water, in-process and drug product release samples Bioburden testing of water & in-process drug product samples Sterility testing and water sampling Lab Support duties such as Biological Indicator testing, Growth Promotion, Media Preparation, Identifications and Autoclave. Writing technical reports Perform analytical testing as a main priority with efficiency and accuracy With a high degree of technical flexibility, work across diverse areas within the lab Plan and perform multiple routine/ non-routine methods and procedures with a large variety of assays. Report, evaluate, archive, trend and approve analytical data. Troubleshoot, solve problems and communicate with stakeholders. Initiate and/or implement changes in controlled documents. Participate in audits, initiatives, and projects that may be departmental or organizational in scope. Write protocols and perform assay validation. Introduce new techniques to the lab, including method transfers, reports, validations and protocols. Evaluate lab practices for compliance and operational excellence improvement on a continuous basis. Review and Approve lab results Educational and Experience Bachelors degree in a science discipline Biopharmaceutical QC experience in a microbiology lab Experience working in endotoxin, bioburden or sterility testing Proficient in GMP systems such as LIMS Labware & LMES Experience in a wide variety of microbiological techniques, including but not limited to Bioburden, Endotoxin, Sterility (in an Isolator), Rapid Micro techniques, Microbial Identification, Media prep, Water Sampling. This role will support manufacturing operations, as such some extended hours, shift and weekend work may be necessary as required. If interested in this posting please feel free to contact Rachel Kent at Life Science Recruitment for further information.