QC Microbiology Manager - Biotech Lab Operations Readiness - Dun Laoghaire

Office/Project Location: Dun Laoghaire, Dublin

Employment Type: Minimum 12 month contract

Pay: Hourly Rate €45 - €55 per hour

Experience: 6+ years' biopharmaceutical QC Microbiology experience, including laboratory readiness or team leadership

Visa: EU passport or Stamp 4 visa required

Our client is a global biopharmaceutical manufacturing leader undertaking a major site expansion of its commercial manufacturing and aseptic capabilities in Ireland.

The QC Microbiology Manager is required to lead and coordinate QC Microbiology readiness activities associated with the site expansion, focusing on establishing the people, processes, systems, and laboratory capabilities required for future operations.

Based fully onsite, they will work closely with Quality, Manufacturing, Engineering, and global stakeholders to ensure microbiological requirements, environmental monitoring programs, equipment qualification, and lab personnel readiness are fully established ahead of operational start-up.

Lead and coordinate QC Microbiology readiness, planning, and execution activities for a major biopharmaceutical facility expansion

Support the definition, procurement, qualification, and implementation of microbiology laboratory equipment, media, and consumables

Establish, implement, and maintain site Environmental Monitoring (EM) programs, utility sampling, and microbiological testing frameworks

Develop, review, and approve cGMP documentation, including SOPs, protocols, validation reports, equipment qualifications, and method verifications

Manage resource planning, onboarding, training, and qualification programs for QC Microbiology personnel to ensure operational readiness

Supervise and manage daily QC Microbiology operations, providing technical leadership, coaching, and direction across teams

Lead complex laboratory investigations, OOS/OOT evaluations, deviations, non-conformances, and change controls with a focus on Right First Time (RFT)

Review microbiological data, evaluate environmental monitoring trends, and prepare technical compliance summaries for leadership

Represent the QC Microbiology function across interdepartmental project forums and during regulatory agency inspections (HPRA/FDA)

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (Level 8) in Microbiology, Biology, Biotechnology, or a related scientific discipline

6+ years' experience in QC Microbiology within a cGMP biopharmaceutical or pharmaceutical manufacturing environment

Demonstrated experience in QC laboratory readiness, facility expansion, aseptic manufacturing, or commissioning/qualification of lab equipment

Strong technical knowledge of Environmental Monitoring, microbiological control strategies, media fills, and aseptic processing standards

Proven leadership or supervisory capability, with strong project management, technical writing, and problem-solving skills

Experience with regulatory compliance, data integrity principles, and participating in regulatory agency audits/inspections

Package

Hourly Rate €45 - €55 per hour depending on experience

Onsite (Fully Onsite - Days based with flexibility to support 16/5 pattern as needed)

Contact

Karen McHugh is the consultant managing this position.

If you are a QC Microbiology Manager interested in roles based in Dublin, you can contact Karen by e-mail karen@jobcontax.com or phone +353-1-7978720 for a confidential chat.

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