Specialist, QC Microbiology

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Bristol Myers Squibb Ireland

Bristol Myers Squibb has been in operation in Ireland since 1964, employing over 650 people across a range of activities and business units.

Located in Dublin, the Cruiserath Biologics Campus, a $1 billion Multi-Product Cell Culture Biologics Manufacturing facility, plays a central role in the Global Product Development and Supply (GPS) network as the company’s first European biologics manufacturing facility. This state-of-the-art facility will produce multiple therapies for the company’s growing biologics portfolio. The Global Biologics Laboratory (GBL), responsible for the release testing of Biologics Drug Product for the BMS network, is also based on the Cruiserath Biologics Campus.

BMS Cruiserath has been awarded “Biopharma Company of the Year 2019” in the Irish Pharma Industry Awards and is certified as a Great Place to Work since 2017, including as a Great Place to Work for Women in 2020 & 2021.

For more information about Bristol Myers Squibb, visit us at BMS.com/ie.

The Role

BMS Cruiserath Biologics is seeking to recruit a full time employee within the QC Microbiology Laboratory. Reporting to the QC Microbiology Manager, the QC Microbiology Specialist will be responsible for supporting site activities related to Product Testing and Environmental/Utility Monitoring, performing testing of samples and laboratory duties in accordance with cGMP regulations.

Responsibilities will include (but not limited to):

• Performing Bioburden testing on Utility samples, Drug Substance and Raw Materials within required hold times. 

• Performing Bacterial Endotoxin Testing on Utility samples, Drug Substance and Drug Product within required hold times.

• Carrying out In-Process testing of critical lot related samples to support Manufacturing activities.

• Performing Growth Promotion testing of media lots entering the laboratory.

• Performing QC Environmental Monitoring in classified areas including lot related monitoring.

• Utility sampling including WFI, Clean Steam and Compressed Air/Gas.

• Carrying out identifications of Microorganisms isolated post testing activities.

• Carrying out the Minute Mouse Virus by PCR for in-process samples.

• Completing all laboratory documentation in a timely and accurate manner.

• Compliance with Standard Operating Procedures and Registered Specifications.

• Assisting in authoring and reviewing documentation, including SOPs.

• Providing support to other departments to ensure qualification and production schedules are adhered to.

• Reviewing Batch paperwork, and reconciliation of analysis performed in the laboratory.

• Ensuring that any alert/action limit excursions are investigated according to site procedures.

• Ensuring a high standard of housekeeping and safety is maintained in the laboratory.

• Performing any other activities as indicated by the Microbiology Manager.

Qualifications and Experience required:

• The ideal candidate should hold a minimum of a Level 8 degree in Microbiology or related discipline.

• At least 1 years’ experience in a pharmaceutical / healthcare laboratory or related technical function.

• A strong background in Microbiology and aseptic manufacturing is desirable but not essential.

• The successful candidate must demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• The ability to work in a team based collaborative environment is essential.

Note: This candidate may be required to work a 24/7 or 12/7 shift pattern.

Why you should apply

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