Microbiology Laboratory Manager - Galway.

This position is being offered as a fixed term 12 months' contract.

POSITION PURPOSE:
The Microbiology Laboratory Manager will be responsible for the management and performance of the Microbiology Laboratory and for providing microbiological expertise and support to the site as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Manage and control the microbial testing of pharmaceutical products for release.

2. Ensure highest quality standards are maintained in areas of responsibility and that industry best practice is adopted in accordance with current GLP, GMP and regulatory body directives.

3. Ensure all laboratory analysis is carried out in a safe, efficient and timely manner and ensure that systems and methods of analysis, sampling and testing are in place to allow for the generation of valid data.

4. Ensure validity of all test methods in the laboratory are established and documented.

5. Interact efficiently with other department managers/ directors.

6. Plan and budget for future resources in the Microbiology Laboratory so that efficiency of performance can be maintained in a continuous and predictable manner.

7. Manage and support the Microbiology Team.

8. Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS and EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Knowledge of working within an FDA/IMB regulated facility (preferably sterile injectables).
• Knowledge of Aseptic Processing an advantage
• Knowledge of Monitoring and Management of the Microbial Environment.

• Ability to provide leadership.
• Project management, resource planning and budgeting.
• Development and training of team members.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
• Proficient computer skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, databases, Microsoft project planning (or similar software).
• Working knowledge of isolator technology.
• Working knowledge of Environmental Monitoring of a Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Environment.

Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in a science related discipline (preferably Microbiology/Pharmaceutical Sciences) and 5 years managerial/supervisory pharmaceutical industrial experience preferably within a microbiology department.

Alternatively consideration will also be given to candidates who have operated at a Senior Microbiologist level, even if they do not necessarily have managerial or supervisory experience.