QC Microbiologist

• Location: Waterford

About the job

At Sanofi, we’re committed to providing the next-gen healthcare that patients and customers need.

As a Microbiologist, you will provide microbiological support in the QC microbiology lab and all support departments. This position includes performing microbiological and other testing following approved methodology to assure that the safety, quality, purity and stability (as appropriate) of our systems products, components and in-process stages are in compliance with approved specifications.  Additionally, you will review test results, highlight problems related to technical and equipment issues, provide microbiological support to OOS results and work closely with the Senior Microbiologist/Microbiology Quality Leader.

The microbiology team is highly flexible and provides cross functional support. In this role, you will have opportunity to become multi skilled with the team and gain experience/skills within all areas essential to the running of a microbiology department.

Your role will also consist of supporting sterile manufacturing operations covering a 24/7 shift pattern.

For more than 20 years, our Waterford team has continued to grow and diversify to serve patients around the world. Today, a team of almost 800 works together at a state-of-the-art biopharmaceutical and medical device campus. Recognized through multiple local and national awards, Sanofi Waterford offers flexible working and access to a world of opportunities to grow your career at one location. As well as attractive benefits, the team enjoy access to an onsite gym and medical Centre that underpin a strong commitment to health and wellbeing.

We are an innovative global healthcare company with one purpose: to chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives. We’re also a company where you can flourish and grow your career, with countless opportunities to explore, make connections with people, and stretch the limits of what you thought was possible. Ready to get started?

Main responsibilities

• Provide microbiological testing and support to the Microbiology and Manufacturing departments
• Perform environmental monitoring within the sterile manufacturing areaPerform in process and finished product testing
• Effective interaction with other departments (internal and external). In particular, close contact maintained with the Microbiology, Production, Validation, Manufacturing and Planning Departments, & QA
• Execution of QC-Micro testing (water sampling, water testing, Biological Indicators, Endotoxin testing, Sterility testing and Environmental monitoring
• Compliance with cGMP and Standard Operating Procedures at all times
• Actively contribute to continuous improvement initiatives in the lab
• QC Micro representation at cross functional meetings
• Providing audit support
• Supporting projects

About you

• Experience working within Microbiology in a GMP facility
• Experience gained in pharmaceutical / biotechnology industry preferred
• Excellent communication skills
• Natural influencer
• Ability to work effectively in cross -functional teams
• Knowledge of quality management systems
• Understand KPI’s for the site
• Extensive knowledge of GMP in a regulated environment 
• Degree in Science or related area (Chemistry, Biochemistry, Microbiology or Pharmacy preferred)

Why choose us?

• Bring the miracle of science to life alongside a supportive, future-focused team
• Discover endless opportunities to grow your talent and drive your career, whether it’s through a promotion or lateral move, at home or internationally
• Enjoy a thoughtful, well-crafted rewards package that recognizes your contribution and amplifies your impact
• Take good care of yourself and your family, with a wide range of health and wellbeing benefits including high-quality healthcare, prevention and wellness programs and at least 14 weeks’ gender-neutral parental leave

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