Experienced Microbiology Analyst

Company Description

Consider joining Eurofins PSS® where people are the most important element in our business.  Eurofins PSS® is the global leader of scientific insourcing services. PSS® is not only a leader in the industry, but also one of the first insourcing service providers, now celebrating over 15 years of service in Ireland and over 22 years of service globally.

For more information about Eurofins PSS® please visit our website and watch a message from our Global Head, Beth Di Paolo.

We currently have exciting opportunities to join our innovative and multi award-winning Professional Scientific Services (PSS) teams. The excellent service provided via our PSS model is delivered while maintaining the same commitment to excellence, expertise and cGMP compliance available at our Eurofins facilities. 

We have fantastic opportunities for Experienced Microbiology Analysts to join our Eurofins team based in our PSS site in Dunboyne, Co Meath. 

What can Eurofins PSS Dunboyne offer you as an employee of ours? 

• We offer exceptional opportunities for career growth, within a friendly and supportive team. As well as a competitive salary, pension and associated benefits you will enjoy an unrivalled working environment, including an active social calendar and subsidised canteen, all while working in a state of the art client facility- a leading biotechnology company
• Full Benefits Package including:-
  • Pension
  • Private Medical Insurance 
  • Income protection and life assurance
  • Annual discretionary bonus
  • Birthday Holiday entitlement
• Exciting Eurofins Incentives: Employee Activity Committee (EAC), Equality Driving Excellence (EDE), significant Reward and Recognition programme.
• Opportunity to benefit from Eurofins Operational Development training platform, plus potential support for part-time training (relevant to the position)
• Full use of the canteen facilities on the client site
• Free parking onsite
• Additional annual leave days with continued service
• The opportunity to work on life saving products

Job Description

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.

Job Responsibilities Include:

-Conducting microbiology analysis including bioburden testing, endotoxin testing, microbial identification, Biological Indicator testing, BacT/ALERT testing, sterility checks, and growth promotion of media as required.

- Carry out environmental monitoring including viable and non-viable particulate monitoring and water and gas system monitoring in cleanroom areas in the manufacturing facility.

- Reading of test plates, data review, trending.

- Performance of laboratory sampling and testing.

- Provide support and subject matter expert knowledge in investigations associated with deviations.

- Provide assistance to other members of staff where required.

- To work on own initiative and be capable of developing solutions to problems as part of a team.

- To participate in the preparation of protocols and reports.

- To document data as dictated by current client policies and procedures.

- Meet with the client project team lead daily and provide updates.

- Ensure that the customer gets the best possible service by continually reviewing best practice in relation to both commercial and quality issues and ensuring 100% ethical work standards and GMP compliance.

- To revise SOPs as required by the Lead Analyst or client representative.

- To review analytical data for GMP compliance

- Demonstrate problem solving in delivering process and analytical understanding.

- Good understanding of requirements for working in a GMP environment.

Qualifications

A degree in Microbiology or a related discipline is required with a minimum of 1 years’ within a pharmaceutical regulatory environment.

- Ability to work independently and meeting established timelines.

- Academic and or practical EM experience is a requirement for this role. - Knowledge of cGMPs.

- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.

- Customer focus; takes personal responsibility for speed; quality and accuracy of delivery.

- Self-motivated and ability to work under pressure.

- Successful track record in achieving goals as part of a team within a growing, dynamic environment.

- Demonstrated adaptability and flexibility to support a growing organisation.

- Good understanding of requirements for working in a GMP environment.

- Ability to quickly learn new processes.

- Ability to communi