At Astellas we can offer an inspiring place to work and a chance to make your mark in doing good for others.
Our expertise, science and technology make us a pharma company. Our open and progressive culture is what makes us Astellas. It’s a culture of doing good for others and contributing to a sustainable society.
Delivering meaningful differences for patients is our driving force. We all have a significant opportunity to make that difference, working locally in the areas we know best, whilst drawing inspiration from the different insights and expertise we have access to globally and from our innovative, external partners.
Our global vision for Patient Centricity is to support the development of innovative health solutions through a deep understanding of the patient experience. At Astellas, Patient Centricity isn’t a buzzword - it’s a guiding principle for action. We believe all staff have a role to play in creating a patient-centric culture and integrating an awareness of the patient into our everyday working practices, regardless of our role, team or division.
Our ethos is underpinned by the Astellas Way, comprising five core values: patient focus; ownership; results; openness and integrity.
We are proud to offer an inclusive and respectful working environment that fosters collaboration and ownership.
Our aspiration is to bring the best brains together, to provide them with world-leading tools and resources and a unique structure that fosters real agility and entrepreneurial spirit.
The Opportunity:
The QC (Quality Control) Microbiologist will be responsible for supporting operations through completion of all testing required e.g., environmental monitoring of graded areas and clean utilities, product testing, report writing, writing procedures, and training. The role will also have responsibility for tasks associated with analytical method validation (technical transfer and pharmacopeial method validation).
Responsibilities:
1. Ensure compliance with Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) in all tasks, including safety protocols.
2. Oversee analytical technical transfers and qualification of Pharmacopeial methods for the laboratory.
3. Manage environmental monitoring programs, product testing, trend reports, and related activities.
4. Lead microbial testing training, troubleshoot instruments, and handle procedure/report writing.
5. Author and update laboratory processes, manage incident reports, non-conformances, and CAPAs.
6. Support cleanroom and aseptic process qualifications, participate in QC process improvement, and represent QC in cross-functional meetings.
7. Strong knowledge of Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS), SAP, Empower, and TrackWise.
8. Extensive experience with instrumentation, including icIEF, Capillary Electrophoresis, Liquid Chromatography (ELS, TUV, FLR detectors), Polarimetry, and Moisture content analysis.
9. Proficient in completing Pharmacopeial testing with a solid understanding of relevant standards.
Education:
1. B.S. degree in Microbiology with relevant industry experience in a Pharmaceutical Quality Control lab or equivalent.
Additional Information:
1. This is a permanent, full-time position.
2. Position is based in Tralee – Ireland.
3. This position requires you to be 100% on-site/in the office.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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