Microbiology Analyst

Location:Dunboyne, Ireland

Typeofcontract:contractofemployment,fixedterm
Length of contract: 11 months with possible extension

Pay rate: 20.00- 34.17 EUR/ hour

Work model:onsite

Client:A premier research-intensive biopharmaceutical company, committed to being at the forefront of research, delivering innovative health solutions that advance the prevention and treatment of diseases in both people and animals.

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an Microbiology analyst in our Dunboyne facility. Our facility in Dunboyne, Co. Meath is a premier, state-of-the-art facility that enables and advances our best work. By integrating leading-edge technology with a dynamic, activity-based workspace, the facility will support seamless connection and collaboration within and across teams and functions. Our Dunboyne facility will provide Biologics Drug Substance manufacturing for Clinical Supply, Registration & Commercial Launch.   

The facility serves as a magnetic force that attracts, recognizes, and integrates people of diverse backgrounds and perspectives. Employees will feel not only that they belong in the Dunboyne, but that the facility belongs to and is shaped by them.

This individual will work closely with the Enabling Technology and Engineering group to leverage Process Automation knowledge as well as the Analytical group to enable the adoption of Process Analytical Technology (PAT). The Microbiology Lab Operations group with work closely with Operations to understand facility fit and will be able to flex resources as needed. 

Bring energy, knowledge, innovation to carry out the following: 

·       Support laboratory operations within the laboratory facility which will include support of equipment qualification (PQ), documentation generation of SOP’s, Work instructions as well as contributing to lab and process establishment.

·       Perform supporting activities for general lab operations, Run the business tasks such as EM, Facility testing, method verifications, troubleshooting and execution of laboratory studies were required.

·       Review, trending and reporting of laboratory data, to support generation of batch data, to collate and analyse end of quarter and year reports for all raw data generated. Maintaining and release of laboratory stock, ordering laboratory consumables where required.

·       Manage and ensure routine cleans of laboratory equipment are completed as per site procedures, ensure laboratory housekeeping standards are maintained, identifying continuous improvement opportunities in laboratory processes.

·       Responds to standard requests from partners, customers and clients (internal and/or external) and escalate to manager when appropriate

·       Active participation in functional meetings, facilitation of cross-functional meetings where required, audits ( internal and external)

·       Support site safety culture and ways of working.

·       Support introduction of novel, innovative solutions, supporting the testing of biologics within the facility.

·       Build team effectiveness skills, learn to promote team success through own actions and by demonstrating respect and appreciation for diverse populations.

·       Support timely training completion and coaching of team members.

·       Be flexible to support changing business needs, (e.g. Infrequent out of hours testing support for exceptional circumstances).

What skills you will need: 

In order to excel in this role, you will more than likely have: 

·      A degree qualification in a relevant field (Biological Sciences/ Engineering), preferable for background in microbiology.

·      A minimum of 1+ years experience working in a relevant academic or industry field, (Internships and student placements will be considered in lieu of experience).

·      Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative in a constructive manner.

·      Some knowledge with Biologics manufacturing and familiarity with microbiological testing techniques.

·      Knowledge of laboratory systems (e.g. LIMS, E-logs, MODA, and electronic notebooks).

·      Ability to think logically and be proactive under pressure.

·      A good knowledge of GMP, familiarity with USP, EP, JP requirements.