Quality Control Microbiologist Graduate
Job Description
Astellas Career Site
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
As a Quality Control Microbiology Graduate, your main responsibilities in this position include the preparation of media and diluents for microanalysis, environmental monitoring, and microbial analysis of utilities in accordance with (Good Manufacturing Practice) cGMP, (Good Laboratory Practice) GLP, and safety standards. This position requires full participation and engagement in the onsite graduate programmes, where you will also provide support for General Production activities within the Business Unit.
You will be part of an inclusive team that works to develop innovative therapies for patients.
Key Activities For This Role
- Preparation of media for microbiological analysis and environmental monitoring.
- Microbiological analysis of utilities e.g. water.
- Environmental monitoring of Production environments.
- Peer Review of data through the use of (Laboratory Information Management System) LIMS.
- Data trending, ongoing and for (Product Quality Review) PQR.
- Documenting any (Non-Conformance) NC, (Out of Trend) OOT/(Out of Specification)OOS results generated. Participation in associated investigations, assessments, (Root Cause Analysis) RCAs and (Corrective and Preventive Action) CAPAs.
Essential Knowledge & Experience
- Preference to having studied some Aseptic and/or Biologics related material.
Education/Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in a Science or equivalent.
Additional Information
- This is a 2-year, fixed-term contract.
- This is located in our Irish office (Kerry Plant, Killorglin)
- This position is on-site in [(Kerry Plant, Killorglin]. Candidates must be located within a commutable distance of the office.
What We Offer
- A challenging and diversified job in an international setting.
- Opportunity and support for continuous development.
- Inspiring work climate.
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.