Role Summary:Our client based in Co. Waterford is looking for a QC Microbiologist to join their busy biopharmaceutical facility.The function of this position is to provide chemistry support and knowledge to the QC team and to other departments.This position also includes performing QC testing by following approved methodology to assure that the safety, quality, purity and stability of the products, components and in-process stages are in compliance with approved specifications.The chemistry team is highly flexible and provides cross functional support.This role allows opportunity to become highly skilled within the team and gain experience in all areas essential to the running of a microbiology department.Core Duties and Responsibilities:Provide Microbiology support to the Quality Assurance, Qualified Persons, Validation and Manufacturing departments as well as other areas on site.Documentation review and batch release review.Provide technical guidance and expertise to QC Microbiology Team and external departments. In particular, close contact maintained with Validation, Manufacturing, Planning and Quality Assurance.Execution of QC Microbiology testing (water sampling, water testing, environmental monitoring, compressed air/nitrogen and more) as required.Compliance with cGMP and Standard Operating Procedures and pharmacopeias at all times.Actively contribute to continuous improvement initiatives in the lab.QC Microbiology representation at cross functional meetings.Providing audit support for tours and presentations as required.Supporting projects as required.Minimum Qualifications and Experience:Bachelors Degree in a Scientific discipline (Biology, Chemistry, Biotechnology, Biochemistry or Food science preferred)2-3 years working within a QC department in a Pharmaceutical or GMP facility would be an advantageExperience in Microbiological techniques is an advantage.Excellent communication skills, natural influencer, and ability to work effectively in cross -functional teams as well as working soloUnderstands Key Performance IndicatorsKnowledge of quality management systems (e.g. Veeva/Qualipso/Trackwise)Knowledge of lab management systems (e.g. LUNA)