QC Microbiology Analyst (TEMPORARY)
Location Cork, Ireland ApplyWho We Are
BioMarin is a global biotechnology company that relentlessly pursues bold science to translate genetic discoveries into new medicines that advance the future of human health.
Since our founding in 1997, we have applied our scientific expertise in understanding the underlying causes of genetic conditions to create transformative medicines, using a number of treatment modalities.
Using our unparalleled expertise in genetics and molecular biology, we develop medicines for patients with significant unmet medical need. We enlist the best of the best – people with the right technical expertise and a relentless drive to solve real problems – and create an environment that empowers our teams to pursue bold, innovative science. With this distinctive approach to drug discovery, we’ve produced a diverse pipeline of commercial, clinical and preclinical candidates that have well-understood biology and provide an opportunity to be first-to-market or offer a substantial benefit over existing therapeutic options.
About Technical Operations
BioMarin’s Technical Operations group is responsible for creating our drugs for use in clinical trials and for scaling production of those drugs for the commercial market. These engineers, technicians, scientists and support staff build and maintain BioMarin’s cutting-edge manufacturing processes and sites, provide quality assurance and quality control to ensure we meet regulatory standards, and procure the needed goods and services to support manufacturing and coordinating the worldwide movement of our drugs to patients.
QC Microbiology Analyst - Onsite - Shanbally, Cork
12 Month Contract
We are hiring an experienced Microbiology Analyst to support a QC Micro Tech group with project work. The role will include:
· Compliance projects
· Method development & method transfers
· Validations, Troubleshooting and critiquing of methods/procedures
· Method improvements for Endotoxin, Bioburden and Microbial Growth Promotion methods.
Qualifications
- A BSc, MSc, or PhD in microbiology or related discipline
Experience / Skills
- At least 2 years' experience in a pharmaceutical industry GMP laboratory
- Good team player, organised, accurate, have strong documentation skills
- Flexible, adaptable to changing priorities
- Passionate about quality and customer service.
- Good communication skills both internally and externally.
- Candidate should have good relevant experience and be able to handle senior microbiologist
tasks.
- Candidates should have a positive/ can do attitude, with the ability to work in a dynamic workplace with good motivation and drive to hit project timelines.
Note: This description is not intended to be all-inclusive, or a limitation of the duties of the position. It is intended to describe the general nature of the job that may include other duties as assumed or assigned.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.