Microbiology Specialist - Dunboyne - 12 month Maternity Cover

at  Eurofins Ireland PSS

OPPORTUNITY FOR EXPERIENCED MICROBIOLOGY SPECIALIST IN OUR CLIENT SITE IN DUNBOYNE, CO MEATH FOR A 12 MONTH MATERNITY COVER CONTRACT*

The purpose of this job is to work in a cross functional team to support the Microbiology Quality Control testing function, ensuring compliance with cGMP.
This role holds more senior responsibilities within the Microbiology Laboratory including (but not limited to) leading projects, documentation development, report writing, execution of method and equipment validation, providing microbiological support, performance of bench experiments as required.

WHAT CAN EUROFINS OFFER YOU AS AN EMPLOYEE OF OURS?

• Developmental opportunities and career progression
• The opportunity to work with our client - a world -leading pharmaceutical and biotechnology company
• Location is easily accessible
• Private Medical Insurance
• Income protection and life assurance
• Annual discretionary bonus
• Free parking onsite
• Full use of the canteen facilities on the client site
• Additional annual leave days with continued service
• The opportunity to work on therapeutic drugs helping to save lives across the world
  Consider joining Eurofins, where people are the most important element in our business. Eurofins is a leading contract research organisation providing testing and research services in the pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical sciences to clients worldwide.
  Eurofins PSS Insourcing Solutions® is a global, award-winning insourcing solution. We place our skilled team directly at the client site, managing operations seamlessly and eliminating complexities. We ensure a strategic, long-term service commitment that delivers value directly at the client’ site, utilising their facilities, equipment, and methodologies, while maintaining the same service, expertise, and cGMP compliance available at the Eurofins facility. If you’re an employee seeking an exceptional career journey, Eurofins PSS Insourcing Solutions® is your gateway to a future where innovation, collaboration, and success converge. Join us in a world where excellence knows no boundaries!
  Job Description

Responsibilities include:

• Development and execution of Microbiology test methods, Method Validation and Method Qualification.
• Troubleshooting of issues which arise during the execution of validation studies and routine tests.
• Development of training modules.
• Leading projects.
• Microbiology Support to Site Investigations
• Driving Continuous Improvement initiatives, including lean lab initiatives, method optimization/redevelopment.
• Authoring and managing change controls, procedures, test methods and deviations.
• Result authorization for microbiological samples to support batch release.
• LIMS System updates
• Assessing compendial and quality manual updates pertaining to the Microbiology Lab & environmental control.
• Supporting lab stock management and financial control as required.
• Supporting the environmental control program by trend analysis and implementation of appropriate corrective and preventative measures.

QUALIFICATIONS

• A degree in Microbiology or a related discipline is required with a minimum of 6 years’ within a pharmaceutical regulatory environment.

EXPERIENCE / SKILLS

• At least 6 years’ experience in an GMP environment, preferably within QC microbiology department.
• Possesses a thorough understanding of laboratory procedures.
• Deep understanding of data integrity and the importance of adopting this guidance when reporting results / everyday work.
• Is proficient in the use of numerous laboratory instruments, software packages and other analytical techniques.
• Is proficient in problem solving and may have expertise in troubleshooting laboratory equipment.
• Is aware of relevant national / international pharmaceutical regulatory requirements.
• Is familiar with equipment / method validation and method transfer procedures.
• Thorough understanding of requirements for working in a GMP environment.
• Ability to quickly learn new processes.
• Ability to communicate clearly and to form strong working relationships with colleagues.
• Ability to work on own initiative and be capable of developing solutions to problems as part of a team.
• Willing to operate in a flexible manner and be able to switch priorities at short notice.
• Good team player, organised, accurate, have strong documentation skills.
• Passionate about quality and customer service.
• Good communication skills both internally and externally and avoids making mistakes that will hinder the understanding of his/her written and verbal exchanges.
  Additional Information
  Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins works with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate. Eurofins believes it is a global leader in food, environmental, pharmaceutical and cosmetics products testing and in agroscience CRO services. It is also one of the global independent market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, CDMO, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies.

• Development and execution of Microbiology test methods, Method Validation and Method Qualification.
• Troubleshooting of issues which arise during the execution of validation studies and routine tests.
• Development of training modules.
• Leading projects.
• Microbiology Support to Site Investigations
• Driving Continuous Improvement initiatives, including lean lab initiatives, method optimization/redevelopment.
• Authoring and managing change controls, procedures, test methods and deviations.
• Result authorization for microbiological samples to support batch release.
• LIMS System updates
• Assessing compendial and quality manual updates pertaining to the Microbiology Lab & environmental control.
• Supporting lab stock management and financial control as required.
• Supporting the environmental control program by trend analysis and implementation of appropriate corrective and preventative measures