Microbiology Technical Specialist
Hybrid · Dunboyne, Leinster, Ireland
Job Summary
Microbiology Technical Specialist to lead and operate within a self-directed laboratory team. Responsible for organizing and coordinating routine microbiology operations, validation activities, and ensuring testing timelines. Provides technical expertise, coaching, and leadership to technicians; supports audits/inspections and ensures compliance with cGMP/cGLP. Collaborates with Manufacturing, Tech Ops, CQV, Plant Engineering and QA; Drives continuous improvement and lean initiatives in the lab; manages handovers and communications to customers. Requires a Bachelor’s degree (or higher preferred) and 6–8 years in the microbial/pharma space, with supervisory experience. A hybrid working model is offered for office-based colleagues.”,
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree or higher preferred, ideally in Microbiology or a closely related discipline
- Minimum of 6-8 years’ experience in the Microbiology Pharmaceutical industry or similar environment
- Demonstrated supervisory experience
- Strong knowledge in microbiology lab test methods (Environmental Monitoring, Microbial Identifications, Bioburden testing, Endotoxin testing, BacT testing, Growth Promotion/Sterility Testing)
- Experience with New Product Introduction and Microbiology Method Validation
- Investigation experience
- Project management experience
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, regulated environment with Lean practices
- Flexible working arrangements (hybrid)
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