QC Microbiology Graduate

General Information

Job Advert Title QC Microbiology Graduate Location Ireland Function/Business Area Manufacturing Employment Class Fixed Term Contract

Description

QC Microbiology Graduate
About Astellas:
At Astellas we are making treatments that matter to people.
We are tackling the toughest health challenges putting the patient at the heart of every move we make.
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.
We have developed ground-breaking, innovative medicines in immunology, oncology and urology. Our medicines are extending and saving the lives of cancer patients, making transplantation possible and improving the quality of life for those living with conditions where needs are often overlooked.
We take a patient-focused approach, that allows us to convert brilliant early science into treatments and solutions that directly improve and save patients’ lives.
From lab to clinic to patient, we focus on the most promising science, empower the best talent to pursue it, and develop life-changing solutions alongside the best partners.
The Opportunity:
The main functions of this position are Preparation of media & diluents for micro analysis, environmental monitoring & microbial analysis of utilities in accordance with cGMP, GLP and safety standards. This position requires full participation and engagement in the onsite graduate programme.
Responsibilities:
Media Preparation, Environmental Monitoring & Assessing Data.
Provide support to the internal supply chain, Production schedules, projects and equipment utilisation. This can include the following:

• 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 use LIMS.
• Data trending, on-going and for PQR.
• Documenting any NC, OOT/OOS results generated. Participation in associated investigations, assessments, RCA’s and CAPA’s.

Other:

• Support/participate in continuous improvement projects in QC.
• Understand department KPIs.
• Prepare and deliver presentations where necessary and participate in lab meetings.
• Full participation in the Graduate programme including but not limited to mentoring programme and STEM programme

Educations/Qualifications:

• Bachelor Degree in a Science or equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Aseptic Technique Experience Culture Handling and/or experience in related industry is an advantage.

Additional information:

• This is a 2-year fixed-term contract starting on 1st September 2026.
• This position is on-site based in [Kerry plant Killorglin/Ireland]. Candidates must be located within a commutable distance of 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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