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Micro Analyst

Sligo
1 week ago
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Orion Group Life Sciences are currently recruiting a QC Micro Analyst (Days Shift) on behalf of our Multinational Biopharmaceutical client based in Sligo on an initial 12-month contract with huge potential to extend.
 
Note: This role is 100% onsite and includes a shift.

One week of days; 07:00-15:30 (Mon-Fri) followed by a week of evening shift; 15:00-23:30 (Mon-Fri).
The weeks rotate: one week of days, one week of evenings.
Shift @ 20% premium 
 
Responsibilities:

Maintain and align with Laboratory Documentation and Computerized Systems Data Integrity requirements.
Understand Regulations and business processes required to maintain Laboratory Data Integrity
Carry out environmental and microbiological tests as required.
Define and update procedures for the plant relative to microbiological and environmental testing.
Complete validation of equipment and test methods for microbiological tests
Test method transfer of microbiological methods.
Develop microbiological laboratory procedures.
Maintain up-to-date and detailed records of all tests performed.
Adheres to and supports all EHS & E standards, procedures and policies.
Other duties as assigned. 
Education and Experience:

Third level qualification in microbiology required or equivalent science discipline.
A good knowledge of aseptic processes' manipulation together with experience within a GLP/GMP environment and knowledge of current EU/FDA/ICH/HPRA guidelines.
Lab experience within industry – Bioburden / Endotoxin / Growth Promotion / Environmental Monitoring.
Experience within a sterile cleanroom environment. 

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As an international workforce business, we are committed to sourcing personnel that reflects the diversity and values of our client base but also that of Orion Group. We welcome the wide range of experiences and viewpoints that potential workers bring to our business and our clients, including those based on nationality, gender, culture, educational and professional backgrounds, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, and age differences, job classification and religion. In our inclusive workplace, regardless of your employment status as staff or contract, everyone is assured the right of equitable, fair and respectful treatment

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