QC Microbiologist

www.recruitireland.com - jobboard; Waterford; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm seeks a Microbiologist for a pharmaceutical client in Waterford. The role involves microbiological testing, compliance with cGMP, and supporting projects. Candidates should have a degree in Science and 2-3 years' experience in a GMP facility. This position offers an opportunity to contribute actively in a dynamic lab environment.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years working within Microbiology in a GMP facility is essential.
• Experience in performing sterility testing and water testing is required.
• Knowledge of microbiological equipment maintenance is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide microbiological testing and support to departments.
• Conduct QC-Micro testing and ensure compliance with SOPs.
• Actively contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Microbiological testing

Documentation review

Technical guidance

Compliance with cGMP

Education

Degree in Science or related area

Tools

Microbiological equipment

Job description

A Microbiologist is required by CareerWise Recruitment for our Waterford based Pharmaceutical client. This is a 12 month contract If you have experience in a GMP environment then this is the position for you !!!

• Provide microbiological testing and support to the Microbiology and Manufacturing departments.
• Documentation review.
• Provide technical guidance and expertise to QC Microbiology Team and external departments. In particular, close contact maintained with the Microbiology, Validation, Manufacturing, Planning and Quality Assurance.
• Execution of QC-Micro testing (water sampling, water testing, growth promotion, identifications, Sterility testing, Environmental monitoring and plate reading.
• Compliance with cGMP and Standard Operating Procedures at all times.
• Actively contribute to continuous improvement initiatives in the lab.
• QC Micro representation at cross functional meetings.
• Providing audit support as required.
• Supporting projects as required.
• Conduct duties in a safe manner and report all safety issues or concerns.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Degree in Science or related area (Microbiology, Pharmacy, Chemistry or Biochemistry preferred)
• 2-3 years working within Microbiology in a GMP facility required, ideally part of which would be in the pharmaceutical / biotechnology industry
• Experience in performing plate reading, water testing, endotoxin testing, sterility testing, requalification’s, or knowledge of use and maintenance of microbiological equipment.

Please call Louise Mulligan today for further information on 0949003979 or email: [e-mail]

CareerWise Recruitment (In Search of Excellence)

Established in 1999, CareerWise Recruitment specialises in recruitment of management and technical professionals for the life sciences, ICT, engineering, food and agri sectors.

We operate out of multiple locations in Ireland and have offices in Cork, Shannon, Galway, Mayo and Dublin.

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