Microbiologist Lead

AbbVie

Cork, Ireland

Job Description

We are currently looking for a Microbiologist Lead to join our growing Quality team at our Carrigtwohill Site in Cork to support our new medical device manufacturing facility to support AbbVie’s aesthetics business. This person will be responsible for leading the Environmental Monitoring Strategy for the new facility, input into the design of a new microbiology laboratory and lead its future implementation. This person will be the subject matter expert for microbiology related activities.

Responsible for leading the Environmental Monitoring Strategy for the new facility;
Manage the microbiological testing program for GMP utilities;
Setting up the microbiology lab, input on design etc.;
Main point of contact with external facilities supporting microbiological testing;
Approval of microbiology impacted documents;
Manage all sampling, inspection and testing to ensure it is completed in a timely manner;
Liaise with the project Teams regarding sampling and testing schedules/priorities;
Assist in the resolution of specific manufacturing quality problems as required;
Manage in the transfer of test methods for new products;
Carry out specific tasks and projects as delegated by site management. Supervise any personnel assigned to assist in completion of the task;
Adheres to and supports all EHS & E standards, procedures and policies.

Qualifications

M.Sc./B.Sc. in Microbiology or related discipline;
Minimum 5 years’ experience in aseptic/terminally sterilized/biopharmaceutical manufacturing industry;
Good knowledge of QA/QC operations with detailed knowledge of environmental monitoring strategy and programs.

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