Engagement Type: via PAYE (via Atrium Global for our client)
Hourly Rate: €20.92 per hour
Atrium Global is supporting our client, a leading biologics manufacturer, in the search for a QC Microbiology Specialist to join their QC Microbiology Laboratory team.
Job Overview
The QC Microbiology Specialist will support Drug Substance and Drug Product site activities related to Bioburden and Endotoxin in-process testing and sample processing. This role is responsible for maintaining high laboratory standards, ensuring compliance with cGMP, and supporting manufacturing timelines.
RESPONSIBILITIES
* Perform in-process testing of critical samples to support manufacturing activities
* Conduct Bioburden testing on utility samples, drug substance, and raw materials within hold times
* Perform Bacterial Endotoxin Testing on utility samples, drug substance and drug product
* Carry out Growth Promotion testing of media lots
* Perform identification of microorganisms isolated post-testing activities
* Execute Minute Mouse Virus testing by PCR for in-process samples
* Support method transfer/validation and compendial verification activities
* Complete laboratory documentation accurately and in a timely manner
* Ensure compliance with SOPs and registered specifications
* Assist in the authorship and review of documentation
* Support other departments to ensure qualification and production schedules are met
* Review paperwork and ensure reconciliation of analyses
* Investigate alert/action limit excursions according to site procedures
* Maintain and improve lean lab and 6S practices
* Ensure high standards of housekeeping and safety within the laboratory
* Undertake additional tasks as assigned by the Microbiology Manager
REQUIREMENTS
* Level 8 Degree in Microbiology or related discipline
* Minimum 1 year of experience in a pharmaceutical or healthcare laboratory environment
* Strong background in Microbiology and aseptic technique (desirable)
* Sterility testing experience (desirable)
* Experience in Bioburden and Endotoxin testing (desirable)
* Experience using MODA, CIMS, LIMS, LES or Veeva Vault (desirable)
* Ability to work successfully in a team-based, collaborative environment
Legal Right to Work
Applicants must have the legal right to work in Ireland at the time of application. Sponsorship is not available.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Contract
Job function
Analyst
Industries
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Biotechnology Research, and Manufacturing
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