Your new company

Here in Hays we have a fantastic permanent opportunity for Microbiology Analyst with our Scientific Services client based in Waterford. This broad and varied position will within their product testing team and also involve quality control testing of pharmaceutical samples.

The client is a leading contract laboratory services provider specialized in testing and research services in the environmental, pharmaceutical, and biopharmaceutical sciences for world renowned industry leaders.

Your new role

• To perform routine and non-routine analysis, as requested by the laboratory.
• To prepare and approve results for tests in which they are deemed competent.
• To deal with customer queries and telephone significant results to customers.
• To revise SOPs as required by the laboratory.
• To be responsible for up dating any relevant documentation when requested.
• To identify any opportunities for improvement of quality and service and work with the team to implement continuous improvement.
• To participate in the company’s weekend rota and/or overtime schedule including early start / late finish as required.

What you'll need to succeed

• A degree in microbiology or a related discipline
• At least 2 years microbiology testing experience in a GMP laboratory
• Experience with Bioburden, MLT and Sterility testing
• Good team player, organised, accurate, have strong documentation skills
• Passionate about quality and customer service
• Good communication skills both internally and externally

What you'll get in return

• Excellent developmental opportunities and career progression avenues into leadership positions.
• The opportunity to gain fundamental experience with a world leading pharmaceutical and biotechnology company and be a part of a growing team on a state of the art testing facility.
• The chance to work on a range of productsthat help save lives across the world.
• Onsite location is easily accessible.
• Further perks and incentives available on request.

What you need to do now

If you're interested and would like to know more about this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.