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Overview CLS is currently experiencing significant growth and is looking for dedicated, solutions-driven professionals with a flexible approach to join our team. Founded in 1994, Complete Laboratory Solutions (CLS) is Ireland’s most highly accredited contract laboratory, providing industry-leading sampling, analysis, and skilled micro and analytical analysts on contract to clients across the food, environmental, medical device, biopharmaceutical, and pharmaceutical sectors. We deliver customized managed service solutions, allowing clients to have our expert team on-site at their own facilities or outsource those services to us here at CLS.Job Title: Microbiology Team Lead (Permanent Role)Responsibilities:Supervise, mentor, and allocate daily work for a team of 5–6 microbiologists.Oversee microbiological testing including sterility, BET, MLT, EM, and water system monitoring.Review and approve microbiological test reports, EM trends, alert/action level excursions, and investigation documentation.Ensure timely data approval and entry into LIMS or other applicable systems.Maintain compliance with cGMP, GDP, and regulatory standards (e.g., USFDA, EMA, MHRA, WHO).Lead deviation investigations, OOS/OOT assessments, and CAPA implementation and closure.Review and update SOPs, qualification protocols, and risk assessments for microbiology and EM programs.Manage execution, trending, and evaluation of viable and non-viable EM in controlled areas.Support internal audits and external inspections, and lead the response to audit observations related to microbiological practices.Provide ongoing training to microbiology and aseptic area personnel.Identify and implement continuous improvements in microbiological processes and contamination control.Who You Are: You are a confident, quality-focused microbiologist with strong leadership capabilities and a detail-oriented mindset. You take ownership of your area, thrive in a regulated environment, and are committed to mentoring and developing your team while maintaining high compliance standards.Where You Come From:You have a degree in Microbiology or a related life science field (B.Sc. or M.Sc.) and bring 5–8 years of experience in microbiology within a sterile pharmaceutical manufacturing setting.You also have at least 1–2 years of experience in a supervisory or team lead role.You’re well-versed in regulatory expectations and hands-on with a wide range of microbiological techniques.What We Can Offer:A permanent position with a growing, dynamic, and reputable Irish laboratory.Exposure to diverse projects across the pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical sectors.Career progression opportunities within an expanding organisation.Competitive salary and benefits.A collaborative work environment that values continuous learning and development.As Microbiology Team Lead, you will play a key role in the ongoing success of our microbiology department. You’ll lead and support a team of microbiologists in a sterile testing environment, ensuring high standards of data integrity, regulatory compliance, and team performance. Your ability to manage day-to-day testing, respond to quality challenges, and continuously improve microbiological practices will be central to the role.
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