Quality Control Microbiology Analyst
TR/081199
Posted: 26/02/2026
- €31.07 per hour
- Ireland, County Louth, Dundalk
- Contract
Orion Group Life Sciences are currently recruiting a Quality Control Microbiology Analyst (Onsite) on behalf of our Multinational Biopharmaceutical Client based in Dundalk on an initial 11-Month contract with potential to extend.
This role is currently a day’s role but it may move to shift 2 cycle Bring energy, knowledge, innovation to carry out the following:
• Support laboratory operations within the new laboratory facility on a shift basis (primarily extended days), timing subject to change depending on business needs.
• 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.
• Reporting and review of laboratory data, to support generation of batch data, 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, identifying continuous improvement opportunities in laboratory processes.
• 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, execute tasks such as EM, method verifications, and execution of laboratory studies were required.
• A good knowledge of GMP, familiarity with USP, EP, JP requirements.
• Ability to solve problems and take new perspectives on existing solutions with a desire to continuously learn, improve and develop.
• 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. • Build team effectiveness skills, learn to promote team success through own actions and by demonstrating respect and appreciation for diverse populations.
• Support timely training completion and coaching of team members.
What skills you will need:
• A degree qualification in a relevant field with preference for background in Microbiology.
• A minimum of 1-3 years’ experience working in a relevant academic or industry field, (Internships and student placements will be considered in lieu of experience).
• Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative in a constructive manner.
• Familiarity with microbiological testing techniques.
• Knowledge of laboratory systems (e.g. LIMS, E-logs, and electronic notebooks).
• Ability to think logically and be proactive under pressure.
• Effective communicator and technical expertise in science, to be able to share and communicate that knowledge through training other analysts
People are our business worldwide
Orion Group was founded in 1987 and is now one of the largest, independent, international recruitment companies. We have a network of 200 employees working from 24 offices, delivering a range of services – Talent Acquisition, Recruitment Outsourcing Services, Retained Search, Global Workforce Solutions, Completions & Commissioning and Materials Management – across 68 countries. As a global leader in workforce solutions, we recruit personnel across the Engineering & Technical, Office & Commercial, Scientific and Skilled Trades disciplines, for sectors including Oil & Gas, Life Science, Power & Utilities, Constructions & Infrastructure, Manufacturing and Renewables.
This role is currently a day’s role but it may move to shift 2 cycle Bring energy, knowledge, innovation to carry out the following:
• Support laboratory operations within the new laboratory facility on a shift basis (primarily extended days), timing subject to change depending on business needs.
• 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.
• Reporting and review of laboratory data, to support generation of batch data, 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, identifying continuous improvement opportunities in laboratory processes.
• 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, execute tasks such as EM, method verifications, and execution of laboratory studies were required.
• A good knowledge of GMP, familiarity with USP, EP, JP requirements.
• Ability to solve problems and take new perspectives on existing solutions with a desire to continuously learn, improve and develop.
• 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. • Build team effectiveness skills, learn to promote team success through own actions and by demonstrating respect and appreciation for diverse populations.
• Support timely training completion and coaching of team members.
What skills you will need:
• A degree qualification in a relevant field with preference for background in Microbiology.
• A minimum of 1-3 years’ experience working in a relevant academic or industry field, (Internships and student placements will be considered in lieu of experience).
• Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative in a constructive manner.
• Familiarity with microbiological testing techniques.
• Knowledge of laboratory systems (e.g. LIMS, E-logs, and electronic notebooks).
• Ability to think logically and be proactive under pressure.
• Effective communicator and technical expertise in science, to be able to share and communicate that knowledge through training other analysts
People are our business worldwide
Orion Group was founded in 1987 and is now one of the largest, independent, international recruitment companies. We have a network of 200 employees working from 24 offices, delivering a range of services – Talent Acquisition, Recruitment Outsourcing Services, Retained Search, Global Workforce Solutions, Completions & Commissioning and Materials Management – across 68 countries. As a global leader in workforce solutions, we recruit personnel across the Engineering & Technical, Office & Commercial, Scientific and Skilled Trades disciplines, for sectors including Oil & Gas, Life Science, Power & Utilities, Constructions & Infrastructure, Manufacturing and Renewables.
Beatriz Olmedo
Lead Recruitment Consultant
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