Microbiology Supervisor

Role Overview

Join a leading sterile manufacturing site as a Microbiology Team Lead based in Galway, Ireland, with flexible remote working options on a full-time 12-month contract. This role emphasizes leading microbiology investigations, supporting equipment qualification and automation projects, and managing microbiology professionals within a GMP environment focused on sterile pharmaceuticals and biologics.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee microbiology investigations from start to resolution, ensuring thorough root cause analysis and impact evaluation.
• Coordinate laboratory projects and automation efforts effectively.
• Manage equipment qualification processes including Installation Qualification (IQ), Operational Qualification (OQ), and Performance Qualification (PQ) documentation.
• Collaborate with vendors, Quality Assurance, Technical Services, and Manufacturing teams.
• Organize Tier 1 operational meetings and monitor the progress of investigations and projects.
• Support compliance with Annex 1 regulations.
• Effectively prioritize workload across multiple GMP laboratory functions.
• Provide mentorship and support to microbiology technicians.

Candidate Profile

• A degree in Microbiology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related scientific discipline.
• Demonstrated experience in microbiology within pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, or biologics manufacturing settings.
• Proven expertise in leading microbiology investigations.
• Comprehensive understanding of sterile manufacturing processes and environmental monitoring programs.
• Experience with media fill simulations and knowledge of Annex 1 requirements.
• Familiarity with GMP equipment qualification activities and documentation standards.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Skilled at balancing operational priorities with continuous improvement initiatives.