We are looking for a Junior Quality Control Analyst to join a QC Microbiology team in Carlow on a contract basis. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their career in pharmaceutical manufacturing, supporting environmental monitoring, microbiology testing and quality processes within a highly regulated GMP environment.
Offer
Location: Carlow | Fully onsite
Contract:11 months
Salary: €45,000–€55,000 depending on experience
Key Responsibilities
- Support environmental and utilities monitoring programmes within the QC Microbiology laboratory.
- Assist with trend analysis and the preparation of quarterly and annual reports.
- Support environmental monitoring risk assessments and qualification activities.
- Assist with microbiology testing, method validation and troubleshooting.
- Support site investigations and quality projects relating to environmental monitoring and utilities.
- Maintain accurate laboratory documentation, procedures, deviations and change controls.
- Follow GMP, regulatory and compendial requirements to ensure quality and compliance.
- Support contamination control and aseptic processing activities.
- Maintain accurate records in electronic laboratory systems, including LIMS/GLIMS.
- Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and laboratory efficiency.
- Work closely with QC, QA, Manufacturing and other teams to support site objectives.
- Participate in training and development initiatives to build technical expertise.
About You
- A Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology, Biology, Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical Science or a related Life Sciences discipline.
- Ideally, 3 years of relevant QC Microbiology experience, although candidates with slightly less experience and strong relevant exposure may be considered.
- Knowledge of GMP and pharmaceutical quality processes.
- Exposure to environmental monitoring, utilities monitoring or microbiology testing.
- An understanding of aseptic processing and contamination control is beneficial.
- Familiarity with LIMS/GLIMS and data integrity principles is an advantage.
For a confidential discussion, contact Emma O’Connell on +353 1 632 5032 or email your CV to emma.oconnell@recruiters.ie.
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