QC Microbiology Analyst

Job Description

Our facility in Dunboyne joined our network in September 2020. Our Dunboyne site is our Company’s first Biologics Drug Substance Single Use Commercialisation Facility, playing an important role in helping to commercialise key medicines. The cutting-edge innovation and collaboration between our Company’s research and manufacturing teams will significantly accelerate the time it takes to bring a medicine to market for the benefit of patients around the world.

An amazing opportunity has arisen for a QC Microbiology Analyst in Dunboyne. You will support routine day-to-day laboratory operations including testing and data processing, microbiology studies and projects. Liaise with stakeholders to ensure laboratory customer demands can be met as required. You will ensure that objectives are effectively achieved, consistent with company’s requirements to ensure compliance, safety and reliable supply to our customers.

Bring energy, knowledge, innovation, and leadership to carry out the following:

• Operate as part of self-directed work team performing QC Microbiology testing and tasks to a high degree of precision and accuracy according to procedures.
• QC Microbiology testing includes but is not limited to bioburden, endotoxin, microbial identification, biological indicator, growth promotion, sterility check, pH, absence of contamination testing (BacT), environmental monitoring and validation studies.
• Liaise effectively with stakeholders such as QC Labs, Manufacturing, Tech Ops, CQV, Plant Engineering, IT and QA to ensure laboratory support is available as required and testing timelines are met.
• Ensure adherence to lab testing schedules, applying Lean Lab methodology.
• Ensure testing/data review and approval and that results are available within lead times to laboratory customers. Anticipated delays should be escalated, with proposed solutions for resolution.
• Ensure projects are supported and completed as per project timelines. Anticipated delays should be escalated, with proposed solutions for resolution.
• Drive Continuous Improvement in the lab including implementation of lean projects
• Work as directed by according to Company safety policies, cGMP and cGLP.
• Facilitate and drive effective communication to ensure success.
• Ensure Tier/handovers are facilitated, and attendance expectations are met. 
• Participate and provide support with audit/inspections to ensure department compliance/readiness.

In order to excel in this role, you will more than likely have:

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher preferred; ideally in Microbiology or a closely related discipline.
• Minimum of 2 years experience in the Pharmaceutical industry or a similar operating environment. Preferably with experience working in a QC Microbiology lab.
• Demonstrated knowledge in QC Microbiology testing and GMP.
• Motivated and can work efficiently and compliantly in a fast paced environment.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.

We keep the patient at the very heart of all that we do and strive to find solutions and treatments for some of the world's most challenging healthcare needs.

As an equal opportunity employer, we are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together.

Please don't hesitate to contact the Talent Acquisition Advisor assigned to this role should you need any support during our recruitment process.

We are committed to flexible working where possible, and this is why our Company has introduced a new hybrid working model for office-based colleagues around the world.

Please feel free to speak to us about what flexibility means to you during your application.

So, if you are ready to:

Invent solutions to meet unmet healthcare needs, please apply today.

Required Skills:

Automated Liquid Handling Systems, Automated Liquid Handling Systems, Chemical Testing, Compliance Analysis, Contamination Investigation, Corrective Action Management, Data Analysis, Environmental Monitoring, Environmental Monitoring Systems, Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), Laboratory Maintenance, Lean Management, Microbial Identification, Microbiological Analysis, Microbiological Cultures, Microbiology, Molecular Microbiology, Pharmaceutical Management, Quality Auditing, Quality Control Management, Quality Improvement, Quality Inspections, Quality Manuals, Quality Standards, Regulatory Compliance {+ 2 more}

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Regular

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Job Posting End Date:

05/14/2026

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