Ready to move into your next role as a Microbiology Supervisor ? If you are an experienced professional who wants to take the next step and grow your career in an amazing biologics manufacturing company then keep reading!


This is a full-time 22 month fixed term contract role based in Athlone.


What will you do in this job?

• Responsibility for management and appraisal of the performance and development of the Microbiology/QC sampling team.
• Lead and develop a team of 5 -7 analysts while ensuring high cGMP and GLP standards are maintained, and adherence to schedules and targets to meet regulatory and business requirements.
• Preparation, review and approval of documents such as SOPs, Analytical Protocols, Change Controls and Reports.
• Ensuring Microbiology laboratory readiness for internal, customer and regulatory inspections. Representing the Company at audits, client visits as required. Follow up on the close out of actions/ recommendations identified from both internal and external audits.
• Actively leading and supporting site projects, quality initiatives and continuous improvement programmes within the QC department.

What do you need to be successful in this job?

• Third level qualification (BSc or higher) in Microbiology/Related Science Discipline with desired 10 years' experience in a pharmaceutical environment and a minimum of 3 years people management experience.
• Previous supervisor experience is necessary along with the ability to influence peer group.
• Technical troubleshooting experience, understands data driven decision making, critical thinking and experienced in all aspects of environmental monitoring, water systems, product testing in oral solid dosage forms.
• Previous experience of HPRA/FDA regulated site including regulatory audit preparation and auditor interaction experience.

The Next Step for you:
Interested in this role? Please send your CV to CHLOE DONEGAN at Next Generation Recruitment by clicking on the Apply button!
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