Microbiology Laboratory Team Leader

Overview

CLS is currently going through an unprecedented and exciting period of growth and development and is looking for dedicated, solutions driven team members with a flexible approach, who want to be part of the company's continued success.

Founded in 1994, Complete Laboratory Solutions (CLS) is the highest accredited contract laboratory in Ireland, providing industry-leading sampling and analysis; and fully trained micro and analytical analysts on contract to clients in the food, environmental, medical device, biopharmaceutical, and pharmaceutical sectors.

We offer bespoke managed service solutions that give clients the option of having our expert team on-site at their own facility or outsourcing those services to us here at CLS.

The Role & What You Will Be Doing

We are seeking a Microbiology Laboratory Team Leader who will be responsible for coordinating all microbiological tests, documentation and compliance activities assigned to the Quality Control Microbiology Laboratory.

Key expectations:

• Co-ordinate and supervise all microbiological testing within the Microbiology Lab, ensuring all activities are carried out in a timely manner to meet company objectives.


• Manage and support the Microbiology team, including establishing employee goals and objectives, assess performance, provide regular feedback, coach and develop and ensure dept. personnel are properly trained and remain in compliance with training requirements at all time.


• Co-ordinate and supervise any Microbiology Laboratory Investigations. Ensure that they are closed out in a timely manner.


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


• Co-ordinate instrument calibrations and maintenance.


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


• Maintain safety requirements

Essential experience:

• Knowledge of working within an FDA/IMB regulated facility (preferably sterile injectables.


• Have working knowledge of isolator technology


• Have working knowledge of LIMS.


• Have working knowledge of Environmental Monitoring of a Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Environment


• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).


• Ability to work cross functionally with other departments (Analytical, Quality, Manufacturing and Regulatory).

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in a Science related discipline (Microbiology/Pharmaceutical Sciences)


• 5-7 years' experience in experience within a microbiology/ quality department within a pharmaceutical company.


• Previous team lead/ supervisory experience desirable.