For 75 years, Charles River employees have worked together to assist in the discovery, development and safe manufacture of new drug therapies. When you join our family, you will have a significant impact on the health and well-being of people across the globe. Whether your background is in life sciences, finance, IT, sales or another area, your skills will play an important role in the work we perform. In return, we’ll help you build a career that you can feel passionate about.
We are seeking an experienced Microbiologist for our Biologics Department located in Ballina, Co. Mayo. You shall be reporting to the Microbiology Functional Manager.

The main duties & responsibilities shall be;

• GMP Compliance.
• Perform Endotoxin testing, Sterility testing, Efficacy of Antimicrobial Effectiveness test, Environmental Monitoring, Water testing, Microbial Limit testing, Bioburden testing.
• Qualification/Validation of test methods
• Carry out Quality Control Checks
• Assist in Laboratory Investigations
• Trending of Laboratory Data
• Update SOP’s as required
• Provides training to other members of the Microbiology team as required.
• Proactively identifies and implements Laboratory process improvements.

The following are minimum requirements related to the Microbiologist position;

• BSc. in a relevant science discipline
• Some hands on work experience in a regulated Microbiology Laboratory would be beneficial.
• GMP experience
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Collaboration and Teamwork. Maintains the highest standards of ethical behavior
• Results and performance driven
• Strong analytical ability and associated problem solving
• Good time management and attention to detail
• Knowledge and proficient in the use of Word, Excel etc.

• GMP Compliance.
• Perform Endotoxin testing, Sterility testing, Efficacy of Antimicrobial Effectiveness test, Environmental Monitoring, Water testing, Microbial Limit testing, Bioburden testing.
• Qualification/Validation of test methods
• Carry out Quality Control Checks
• Assist in Laboratory Investigations
• Trending of Laboratory Data
• Update SOP’s as required
• Provides training to other members of the Microbiology team as required.
• Proactively identifies and implements Laboratory process improvements