Scientist – Microbiology

RT Lane Recruitment

R.T. Lane Recruitment are currently recruiting for a Scientist – Microbiology to work with a pharmaceutical company based in Meath.

This is an 11-month contract with strong potential for extension. Hybrid working possible.

**Please note that candidates must hold the correct working visa for Ireland as my client cannot offer visa assistance**

** Please note due to a high volume of applicants you will only be contacted if suitable for the position. **

Role and Responsibilities:

  • Support laboratory operations within the new 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.
  • Review, trending and reporting of laboratory data, to support generation of batch data, maintain oversight of review metrics, 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.
  • Active participation in functional meetings, facilitation of cross-functional meetings where required.
  • Participation in laboratory investigations and Root Cause Analysis activities.
  • Participation in internal and external audit and inspection activities.
  • Participation in SME development groups to improve technical expertise.
  • Perform supporting activities for general lab operations, EM, Facility testing, method transfers, method verifications, and execution of laboratory studies where required.
  • A good knowledge of GMP, familiarity with USP, EP, JP requirements.
  • Support introduction of novel, innovative solutions, supporting the testing of biologics within the facility.
  • Participation in risk assessments as required.
  • Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills as an individual contributor as well as collaboration skills and teamworking ability to work with global and interdisciplinary teams.
  • Be flexible to support changing business needs, (e.g. Infrequent out of hours testing support for exceptional circumstances).

 Essential Criteria:

  1. A degree Science/Engineering preferable for background in Microbiology.
  2. A minimum of 1 to 3 years’ experience working in a relevant academic or pharmaceutical background.
  3. Internships and student placements will be considered in lieu of experience

For more information or a full Job Description please contact – Michelle Power, R.T. Lane Recruitment on 022 46969, 087 032 8195 or email michelle@rtlanerecruitment.ie

To apply for this job email your details to michelle@rtlanerecruitment.ie.