Group Leader –Microbiology

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The role of Group Leader is to provide support to our Microbiology department by providing management and direction to a group of laboratory staff and resources for project activities and needs, overseeing daily operations to monitor quality and project timeliness, and assist in preparation and implementation of company policies, quality systems and training programs.

A day in the Life

Management of a team of analysts
Allocation, scheduling and managing laboratory resources for group's project activities and updates LIMS for project status. Reviews timesheet reports for billing accuracy.
Preparation, review and approval of study protocols, project status reports, final study reports and other project-related technical documents.
Designing experimental study and participates in technical troubleshooting.
Reviewing data for technical quality and compliance to protocols, methods and SOPs. Review and approve laboratory investigations, deviations, QA facility and data audits. Assists in client and regulatory authority audits.
Responding to client questions and needs; leads client technical meetings.
Assisting in preparation of proposals, project definition and pricing.
Coordinating and prioritizing project activities with internal functional groups (physical testing, analytical development, etc.) and support functions (QA, sample management, etc.)
Assisting senior group leaders and/or managers in their responsibilities.
Preparation and implementing SOPs and company operational policies. Ensuring adherence and making recommendations for quality system improvements.

Education and Experience

Educated to a bachelor's degree level in Microbiology
Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 5+ years) or equivalent and relevant combination of education, training, & experience.
1+ year of leadership responsibility
5+ years’ experience in a GMP/Highly regulated facility

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

Management experience in the pharmaceutical, biotech or analytical contract laboratory industries
Stability/QC/analytical R&D/project and program management.
Direct supervision of technical staff.
Full understanding of GMP requirements, client SOPs, ICH guidelines, EP and USP requirements, EMA and FDA guidance's.
Knowledge and experience of a wide range of techniques, Bacterial Endotoxin test (LAL Gel Clot Test, Kinetic chromogenic, Kinetic turbidimetric, Alternative method (rFC and/or rRC) is a plus)
Experience in Microbial Limit Testing, Specified micro-organisms and environmental monitoring is mandatory.
Experience in Sterility.
Experience in Method Validation, Method Transfer and Analytical testing is a must.
Effective written and oral communication skills as well as presentation skills
Ability to cultivate a collaborative work environment within an organization
Project and time management skills

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Closing date for applications: Tuesday 11th November 2025

Group Leader (People Manager), Microbiology - Athlone, Ireland

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