JO-2407-537961 Our client is a vaccine manufacturing facility based in Ballina in Mayo. Currently recruiting an experienced Microbiologist, reporting directly to the Operations Manager. This is an opportunity to join a positive and dynamic team at an exciting time when the company is poised and ready for growth.
Role Support the scale up of production operation on-site in Ballina - delivering on ambitious plans to service the global vaccine, oncology & therapeutic industries by the efficient processing and accurate reading / reporting of Microbiological samples.Ensure Regulatory & Quality compliance is applied to SOP writing / updating and the periodic reviews of same.Be familiar with relevant regulations provided by the European (EP) & American (USP) Pharmacopeia.Ensure all documented procedures are being followed & all logbooks / documentation is completed in real – time and is right first time (RFT).Building, leading & developing a strong Microbiology Lab team with assistance / mentoring from Management team.Manage and co-ordinate Laboratory team members daily / weekly tasks while evaluating areas of individuals strengths & weakness & to mitigate these.Perform EM, water, Microbial limit testing, Bioburden testing and sterility testing using laboratory techniques / cGLP quality control, and utilizing laboratory skills.Be involved in any / all investigations arising from positive results, non-conformances and / or human error deviations.Review & interpret all routine & requested Microbiology results.Record / tabulate Laboratory results and present at management meetings.Quality Control (QC) checks, preparation & revision of SOP's, qualification / validation of test methods.Lead continuous improvement projects for the current Laboratory processes.Conduct routine Preventative maintenance on all Laboratory equipment and scheduling of routine servicing of the Laboratory equipment and to ensure that the Laboratory is stocked with all the materials & consumables that are necessary.Supervise / maintain the flock sampling schedule and compile / review results.Ensure all gowning & PPE is being worn correctly in relevant areas.Requirements Education: Level 8 Degree in relevant Microbiology discipline; Masters / PhD in a Micro discipline would be a distinct advantage.Min 3 years – 5 years in regulated GLP environment.Previous experience in vaccine manufacturing industry preferred.Exposure in dealing directly with suppliers & customers would also be an advantage.Exposure to people management is beneficial but not essential.Have strong leadership skills, including team building, relationship building and effective stakeholder management.Have excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills.Background / exposure to aseptic techniques & isolators is beneficial.IT proficiency: MS Office experience is essential.
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