QC Microbiologist

A QC Microbiologist is required by CareerWise Recruitment for our Waterford based pharmaceutical client. This is a 23-month contract position. This would be a 24/7 position and would include 2x 12-hour shift days and then followed by  2 x 12 night shifts.

THE ROLE:

• 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.
• Conduct duties in a safe manner and report all safety issues or concerns

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelors Degree in a Scientific discipline (Biology, Chemistry, Biotechnology, Biochemistry or Food science preferred)
• Knowledge of quality management systems (e.g. Veeva/Qualipso/Trackwise)
• Knowledge of lab management systems (e.g. LUNA)
• 2-3 years working within a QC department in a Pharmaceutical or GMP facility.
• Experience in Microbiological techniques.

Please call Louise Mulligan today for further information on 0949003979 or email: lmulligan@careerwise.ie

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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