Are you a QC Analyst with 5+ years sterility testing experience in a microbiology lab?This is a contract role based in Dun Laoghaire, Dublin.If you have the relevant experience, please forward your CV to karen@jobcontax.com for review or call 353-1-7978720 to discuss in confidence.QC Analyst - Microbiology Lab - DublinJob DescriptionOur client is a leading international Biotechnology company with a state of the art aseptic manufacturing facility in Dun Laoighaire, South Dublin.The plant is one of the most dynamic in Ireland and is currently undergoing rapid expansion and capital investment.This is an excellent opportunity to get experience into Ireland's leading aseptic manufacturing plant.Under minimal supervision, successful candidate would be responsible for one or more of the following activities in QC including microbiological testing, method transfers, sample and data management and equipment maintenance.This role is for an experienced and technically strong associate who will spend 90% of their work day performing testing.The successful candidate would contribute to team by ensuring the quality of the tasks/services provided by self and contribute to the completion of milestones associated with specific projects or activities within team.This role will support manufacturing operations, as such some extended hours, shift and weekend work may be necessary as required.Endotoxin testing of water, in-process and drug product release samplesBioburden testing of water & in-process drug product samplesSterility testingWater samplingLab Support duties such as Biological Indicator testing, Growth Promotion, Media Preparation, Identifications and Autoclave.Writing technical reportsPerform analytical testing as a main priority with efficiency and accuracyWith a high degree of technical flexibility, work across diverse areas within the labPlan and perform multiple routine/ non-routine methods and procedures with a large variety of assays.Report, evaluate, archive, trend and approve analytical data.Troubleshoot, solve problems and communicate with stakeholders.Initiate and/or implement changes in controlled documents.Participate in audits, initiatives, and projects that may be departmental or organizational in scope.Write protocols and perform assay validation.Introduce new techniques to the lab, including method transfers, reports, validations and protocols.Evaluate lab practices for compliance and operational excellence improvement on a continuous basis.Review and Approve lab resultsMay participate in lab investigations.May provide technical guidance.May train others.May contribute to regulatory filings.May represent the department/organization on various teamsMay interact with outside resourcesRequirementsBachelors degree in a science disciplineBiopharmaceutical QC experience in a microbiology labExperience with regulatory compliance in cGMP manufacturing and testing of pharmaceutical productsSterility testingProficient in identificationsNPI Validation WorkPackageContract roleHourly Rate €25 - €32 per hourMinimum 12 month contractDays Role (Mon-Fri), however on-call is required to support Bioburden testing at the weekend.ContactKaren McHugh is the consultant managing this position.If you are QC Analyst interested in roles based in Dublin , you can contact Karen by e-mail at Karen@jobcontax.com Karen or phone 353 1 9696683 for a confidential chat.JobContax do not send CVs to clients without candidate permission.With over 50 years of technical recruitment experience, JobContax is the leading recruiter of QC Analysts in Dublin and Ireland.Due to the large volume of applications, JobContax may not be able to respond to every individual.taglife
