Senior Microbiologist
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| Job Type | Permanent |
| Area | Sligo, Ireland |
| Sector | Laboratory/Scientific |
| Start Date | |
| Advertiser | Mary King |
| Job Ref | #1002860 |
| Job Views | 1450 |
- Description
- Team Horizon is seeking a Senior Microbiologist for our client based in Sligo. The successful candidate will ensure that Microbiological Laboratory is organized to carry out all routine required microbiological testing for manufactured products and Environmental monitoring (EM).
Why you should apply:
This is an excellent opportunity to join a world class manufacturing operation, with an outstanding track record of reliably delivering high-quality medicines to patients around the world suffering serious illnesses.
There is a strong culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the company to strive for solutions that improve health outcomes and dramatically improve people’s lives.
Our client is developing the capability to produce all its medicines, helping to ensure continuity of supply of our medicines as they expand internationally.
What you will be doing:
Supervises Laboratory Technicians and Lab. Coordinators. Schedules the work, vacations, and holidays of laboratory technicians. Plans and coordinates analysis of products, raw material, in-process samples, final bulk and final product samples, and water samples.
Reviews the plant Environmental Monitoring program results and reports to management. Seeks that the appropriate corrective action are taken. Writes department reports to management concerning the environmental conditions of the manufacturing area.
Gives technical guidance to laboratory technicians to efficiently solve situations related to the analytical nature of the tests. Proficiently utilizes all instruments and equipment in the microbiology laboratory. Has understanding of equipment's underlying principles of operation.
Implements new instrumentation/technology into the laboratory operation.
Maintains sample authorization flow to keeps the LIMS system updated for trend analysis.
Develops, writes, implements, and audits the Basic Operation Procedures to ensure compliance with FDA CGMP's Corporate, and Divisional requirements.
Performs QC lab audits. Maintains adequate materials and supplies inventory. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Performs analytical effort required for special problem solving arising from production, R & D, Q.A., and facility/equipment validation studies.
Maintaining excellent communication with Lab Coordinators to manage the lab priorities including the completion of the EM program, product release, and reinstatements, among others.
Assures all QC lab. technicians complete training program for new or improved methodology.
Participates in technical personnel selection, training, performance appraisal, placement, transferring discipline, and reprimands.
And any other duties
What you need to apply:
Bachelor’s degree in science
Three years supervision experience in laboratory areas.
Basic knowledge of governmental regulations and pharmaceutical compendia (USP, EP, BP, etc.)
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English. Good statistical and scientific knowledge. These include laboratory troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
Know and/or understand monitoring methods.
Must be able to handle conflicts.
