Orion Group Life Sciences are currently recruiting a QC Microbiology Analyst on behalf of our Multinational Biopharmaceutical Client based in Dublin on an initial 11-Month contract with potential to extend.

Role Functions:

• Perform and support QC analytical activities including in-process, release and stability related testing.
• Provide day to day direction and scheduling to the QC analyst team.
• Responsible for the qualification, maintenance, and/or integration of the QC methods, in compliance with up-to-date data integrity, regulatory, and industry standards.
• Responsible for driving a culture of Continuous Improvement.
• Ensure that cGMP standards are maintained at all times.
• Accountable for change control process and mechanisms required to maintain a state of continued compliance for the methods.
• Manage deviations, CAPAs and change controls.
• Author/review technical documents, standard operating procedures and actions for the performance of laboratory methods.
• Participate in risk assessments and implement and follow-up on corrective / preventative measures.
• Serve as an SME for regulatory and internal inspections and audits.
• Work cross-functionally to build and operate testing capability within the lab.
• Escalates potential cGMP or compliance issues effectively in a timely manner for proper resolution to ensure product quality.
• The motivation to be an inspiring member of a high performing team.
• The desire to continuously learn, improve and develop.
• Follow up-to-date analytical practices with reference to pharmacopoeias, specifications, regulations, and industry standards.
• Writing and updating SOPs.
• Ensure training is current for all job functions performed
• Maintain data integrity and ensure compliance with company SOPs, specifications, and cGMP regulations

Experience:

• 5 years industry experience with significant knowledge and experience working in a Microbiology Laboratory in a pharmaceutical company
• Experienced in testing as per the pharmacopeia’s
• Working knowledge of QC Digital Systems (eLogs, Electronic Lab Notebook, LIMS etc.)

Skills:

• Ability to respond to changing priorities
• Strong organisational skills
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Good attention to detail
• Ability to think logically and be proactive
• Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative in a constructive manner
• Flexible and self-motivated

 

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