Microbiologist & QA Associate

Microbiologist & QA Associate – Permanent

We are working with Signature Orthopaedics Europe, a medical device manufacturer based in Athlone, Co. Westmeath, to find a Microbiologist & QA Associate to join their team. This is a permanent opportunity with a growing organisation operating in a regulated medical device environment, offering a salary of €40,000–€45,000 per annum.

If you are a Microbiology or Life Science graduate with 1–3 years' relevant experience and a strong interest in developing your QA skills, this is a great opportunity to build a career spanning both microbiology and quality assurance within a supportive, collaborative team.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Conducting routine cleanroom and environmental monitoring in accordance with approved procedures and schedules.
• Performing environmental monitoring, product bioburden, water microbiology and other microbiological testing as required.
• Performing LAL/endotoxin testing, passivation monitoring and titrations in accordance with established procedures.
• Maintaining microbiology laboratory records and documentation in accordance with GMP/QMS requirements.
• Liaising with external testing laboratories and service providers, including sample coordination and follow-up.
• Supporting investigations into out-of-specification results and environmental monitoring excursions.
• Supporting the QA department with day-to-day quality activities, batch record review and label reviews.
• Coordinating calibration activities with external service providers and supporting NCRs, CAPAs, deviations and change controls.

What We Are Looking For:

• Bachelor's degree in Microbiology or a related Life Science discipline.
• 1–3 years' experience in microbiology, laboratory, QA or a related role.
• Good understanding of laboratory practices, microbiological testing and GMP/QMS documentation requirements.
• Strong attention to detail, organisation, and analytical problem-solving abilities.
• Experience with cleanroom monitoring, LAL/endotoxin testing or knowledge of ISO 13485 and EU MDR is a bonus but not essential.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with QA and cross-functional teams.

For further information on this role in please contact on Claudia McCormack on 086 8395533 stem@hero.ie

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