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Microbiology Specialist - Dunboyne - 12 month Maternity Cover, Dunboyne
Client: Eurofins
Location: Dunboyne, Ireland
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference:
20523082fa6b
Job Views:
2
Posted:
02.04.2025
Expiry Date:
17.05.2025
Job Description:
Responsibilities include:
* Operate as part of self-directed work team in allocating testing and assigning tasks based on priorities, including daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly tasks. Perform tasks with a high degree of precision and accuracy and ensure others do likewise.
* Liaise effectively with external groups such as Manufacturing, Tech Ops, CQV, Plant Engineering and QA to ensure laboratory support is available as required and testing timelines are met.
* Ensure adherence to lab testing schedules, applying Lean Lab methodology.
* Ensures testing/data review are supported and that results are available within lead times to laboratory customers. Anticipated delays should be escalated, with proposed solutions for resolution.
* Ensures projects are supported and completed as per project timelines. Anticipated delays should be escalated, with proposed solutions for resolution.
* Author/provide leadership in the Laboratory/Contamination investigations using own initiative and with minimum supervision.
* Coach and mentor the Laboratory Team.
* Work as directed by according to Company safety policies, cGMP and cGLP.
* Facilitate and drive effective communication to ensure success.
* Ensure the Lab Tier/handovers are facilitated, and attendance expectations are met.
* Provide support with audit/inspection requirements to ensure department compliance/readiness.
* Participate in internal and external audits and inspections, taking the role of auditee for assigned areas of responsibility.
* Development and execution of Microbiology test methods, Method Validation and Method Qualification.
* Driving Continuous Improvement initiatives, including lean lab initiatives, method optimization/redevelopment.
* Supporting the environmental control program by trend analysis and implementation of appropriate corrective and preventative measures.
* Ensure that the customer gets the best possible service by continually reviewing best practice in relation to both commercial and quality issues and ensuring 100% ethical work standards and GMP compliance.
Qualifications:
* A degree in Microbiology or a related discipline is required with a minimum of 6 years’ within a pharmaceutical regulatory environment.
Experience / Skills:
* At least 8 years’ experience in an GMP environment, preferably within QC microbiology department.
* Strong knowledge in microbiology related lab test methods e.g. Environmental Monitoring, Microbial Identifications, Bioburden testing, Endotoxin testing, Biological Indicator Testing, Absence of Contamination Testing (BacT), Growth Promotion/Sterility Testing.
* Experience with New Product Introduction and Microbiology Method Validation experience.
* Deep understanding of data integrity and the importance of adopting this guidance when reporting results / everyday work.
* Is proficient in the use of numerous laboratory instruments, software packages and other analytical techniques.
* Is proficient in problem solving and may have expertise in troubleshooting laboratory equipment.
* Thorough understanding of requirements for working in a GMP environment.
* Ability to quickly learn new processes.
* Ability to communicate clearly and to form strong working relationships with colleagues.
* Ability to work on own initiative and be capable of developing solutions to problems as part of a team.
* Willing to operate in a flexible manner and be able to switch priorities at short notice.
* Good team player, organised, accurate, have strong documentation skills.
* Passionate about quality and customer service.
* Good communication skills both internally and externally and avoids making mistakes that will hinder the understanding of his/her written and verbal exchanges.
Additional Information:
Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable.
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