Microbiology Lead

Team Horizon is seeking a Microbiology Lead for our client based in Mayo.
Why you should apply:
This is a challenging opportunity and a chance to work in a diverse team with a great mix of people. Joining our client means joining a team that you can truly learn from.
Employees are encouraged to develop their skills to meet the demands of an ever-changing work environment, providing them with opportunities to achieve personal and professional goals that will make them valued contributors throughout their careers.
You are ambitious and desire a career with an innovative forward-thinking company.

What you will be doing:
Responsible for the supervision of the Microbiology Department and a team of microbiologists.
Coordinate daily operations for a team of microbiologists and laboratory assistants; ensure that objectives are set, monitored, and completed in proper priority.
Responsibility for the routine microbiological monitoring of starting materials, finished products and environmental control systems and routine testing where required.
Responsible for the generation of documented procedures for Microbiological monitoring and responsible for compliance with documented procedures.
Responsible for the identification and communication of adverse trends in routine microbiological monitoring
Oversee sterilization testing and testing to support manufacturing and new product development.
Consult on quality and microbiological issues, support problem solving and resolution, and provide quality management advice and counsel to customers for related laboratory testing needs.
Your role will be to maintain regulatory compliance through established programs for lab testing, training, SOPs, and validation.
Review and approve laboratory testing documentation.
Facilitate, perform and review laboratory investigations.
Assist in the creation and maintenance of laboratory SOPs and validation documents for GMP lab test procedures and systems.
Assist in the writing of functional area status reports, regulatory documents, and process descriptions.
Maintain environmental monitoring program.
Maintain risk assessments required for parametric release.
Management of lab equipment including, Qualifications, e.g. IQ/OQ, calibration and maintenance
Participate in all GMP and operational training programs & complete associated Training Records
Participate in internal and external audits (including regulatory)
What you need to apply:
3rd level Degree in Microbiology or relevant experience in a similar field 5 years or more experience in a regulated pharmaceutical environment including people management experience.
Experience of environmental monitoring and bacterial endotoxin testing Familiarity and understanding of FDA and EU pharmacopoeial requirements.
Evidence of an acquired solid background of technical knowledge and experience, plus successful direction of significant projects
Experience in supervising and motivating a team, project management experience and meeting deadlines. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills essential, proactive approach to work essential
An ability to work independently as well as a member of a team in a dynamic, fast-paced environment essential
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Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term
Pay: From €50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Company pension
On-site parking
Private medical insurance
Schedule:
Day shift
Monday to Friday
Education:
Bachelor's (required)
Experience:
Microbiology: 4 years (required)
Work Location: In person
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