R&D Scientist (Microbiology)
Our client is a world leading supplier of biosecurity & infection control products for the past 50 years. Their dedication to Innovation has been a driving force behind this success. With approx. 1,700 employees across 120 countries, they are committed to driving a significant health impact globally. They are saving lives by improving access to safe drinking water with innovative, cost-effective products. One of their main products is used to disinfect 30 billion litres of water annually.
They are currently seeking a Microbiologist to join an established R&D team that is based in a modern Micro lab that was constructed in 2019 located in their manufacturing facility in Wexford. It's an excellent opportunity to join an R&D team with established projects underway in the discovery of new disinfection technologies. The ideal person shall have a minimum of a master's in microbiology with 1-2 years industry experience from preferably the Food/Beverage Sector. They will also consider applicants coming from a Pharma/Med Device Micro background.
Role/Responsibilities:
1. Overall responsibility for the S2 Microbiology laboratory and work conducted therein, ensuring the highest safety standards
2. Supervision of Microbiology staff and R&D technicians & work planning
3. Function as the microbiological expert for our clients Wexford site, contributing to the research & development of new products
4. Project management of both Microbiology and R&D projects
5. Provide microbiological & technical support to Sales, Marketing & Customer Relations teams
6. Manage efficacy testing for products manufactured on site
7. Responsibility for scheduling, organising, executing and documenting R&D product development projects and other associated activities.
8. Contribution of new ideas for research, development and analysis of new and existing products.
9. Actively pursue collaborations in academia and other relevant industry and professional networks.
10. Support customer training in person and virtually e.g. through webinars
11. Attend and or present at exhibitions and conferences
12. To liaise with internal departments to provide support and advice for product developments and validation. This would include for example: Advice on monitoring laboratory or field studies, Feedback on the stage of progress of current projects, Competitor product evaluations, Technical assessment of new sources of raw materials
13. To search for and collate testing data from academic literature and other sources.
14. To revise and maintain data within technical reports.
15. To assist with writing product claims and marketing literature.
16. To carry out experiments and trial within Microbiology lab, R&D Lab and in field when needed.
17. To maintain and develop R&D administrative systems.
18. To cooperate with auditors internal and external and to respond to any resulting audit reports.
19. To conform to Company and other regulatory requirements with respect to cGMP, health & safety, etc.
20. Engage continually in developing World Class practices while driving out costs, waste (both time and materials) and inefficiencies.
21. Develop a precise understanding of the competitive set micro-biological efficacy comparison and advise best actions.
22. Support of product registrations, particularly in relation to microbiology support
23. Engage with the wider group on R&D and microbiology topics
24. Work to ensure highest level of teamwork and cooperation between departments at all times
25. Assisting in the maintenance of Good Manufacturing Practice throughout the factory.
26. Experimental design, planning and execution
27. Liaison with QA, Production and Marketing
28. Implementation of new methods and method development
29. Review & approval of product artwork
30. Assist with R&D tax credit applications
31. Assist with writing product claims and marketing literature
32. Carry out of responsibilities in accordance with the Company's policies and local laws
33. Alignment with company values: Transparency, sharing, proficiency, foresight
Education/Experience:
34. Minimum MSc/PhD in microbiology or related discipline
35. 1-2 years' work experience within food/pharmaceutical/medical device or microbiological industries desirable
36. Strong communication, writing, problem-solving skills & project management
37. Proficient in use of MS Office packages
38. Self-motivated, accuracy and attention to detail required
39. High level of ownership required with the ability to work as part of a global team
40. Must be available to be on site in Wexford lab/office full time
For further details please contact Karen Shiel on 087 745 2487 or send CV in confidence to karen.shiel@lifescience.ie