Senior Executive - Microbiologist

Resumeset; Ireland; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading quality assurance company in Ireland is seeking a Senior Executive – Microbiologist to oversee the microbiology laboratory operations. The role encompasses providing technical expertise, maintaining compliance with ISO standards, and leading a team of QA analysts. The ideal candidate will possess a degree in Science or Biological Sciences with a focus on Microbiology and a minimum of 3 years of experience. The position promotes a strong safety culture and continuous improvement within the laboratory.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience in a microbiological laboratory.
• Experience in a laboratory accredited to ISO 17025:2017 standards is an advantage.
• Authorized signatory status for issuing microbiology test results is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Ensure microbiology laboratory operations meet quality standards.
• Resolve routine technical problems and corrective actions.
• Monitor analyses, ensure timely result entry, and maintain instrument controls.
• Validate new microbiological methods as per guidelines.
• Coordinate with factory hygienist for pathogen monitoring.
• Promote safety culture adhering to SHE guidelines.
• Lead and coach a team of QA analysts.

Skills

Fluency in English

Effective communication with management

Ability to delegate and guide others

Work under pressure

Education

Graduate in Science with Microbiology

Postgraduate qualification in Microbiology

Job description

Position: Senior Executive – Microbiologist

Position Snapshot

• Place of work: Nestlé Kurunegala Factory
• Area: Quality Assurance

Position Summary

Reporting to the Head of Quality Assurance, the candidate will be responsible for ensuring smooth operations of the Microbiology Laboratory in line with Nestlé standards and ISO 17025 requirements. The role involves providing technical expertise, maintaining compliance, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives to ensure accurate, reliable, and timely microbiological analysis for factory operations.

A day in the life of the role

• Arrange required resources to ensure microbiology laboratory operations meet quality standards.
• Handle and resolve routine technical problems and take corrective actions in case of deviations.
• Monitor routine analyses, ensure timely entry of results, and maintain controls for instruments and methods.
• Validate and establish new microbiological methods as per Nestlé guidelines.
• Coordinate with the factory hygienist for pathogen monitoring and communicate results to internal stakeholders.
• Ensure laboratory adherence to SHE (Safety, Health, and Environment) guidelines and promote safety culture.
• Lead and coach a team of QA analysts, ensuring competency development through training and periodic assessments.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by contributing ideas and guiding analysts.

What will make you successful?

• Education: Graduate in Science with Microbiology as one of the subjects, or a Graduate in Biological Sciences with a Postgraduate qualification in Microbiology
• Expected experience:
  • Minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience, preferably in a microbiological laboratory
  • Experience in a laboratory accredited to ISO 17025:2017 standards will be an added advantage
  • Authorized signatory status for issuing microbiology test results is highly desirable
• Language skills: Fluency in English
• Other skills: Able to effectively communicate with all levels of management, ability to delegate, guide and coach others, and effectively work under pressure adhering to strict timelines