Specialist, QC Microbiology

About the Role

Bristol Myers Squibb is hiring a full-time QC Microbiology Specialist to join the QC Microbiology Laboratory at BMS Cruiserath Biologics in County Dublin, Ireland. The role reports to the QC Microbiology Manager and supports Drug Substance and Drug Product site operations across environmental monitoring, utility sampling, biological indicator testing, media fills, UV and HPLC in-process testing, and sample handling.

This position operates on a 24/7 shift schedule.

What You Will Do

• Carry out monitoring of cleanrooms, biosafety cabinets, and isolators for batch-related activities.
• Sample utilities including water systems and compressed air/gas.
• Perform in-process testing on critical lot samples to support manufacturing using HPLC and UV spectrophotometry.
• Issue, receive, and test biological indicators.
• Read, record, and communicate results from environmental monitoring, biological indicators, and aseptic qualification samples.
• Support media fill reconciliation, inspection, and participation in APS runs.
• Identify microorganisms recovered after testing activities.
• Complete laboratory records accurately and on time.
• Follow Standard Operating Procedures and registered specifications at all times.
• Assist with drafting and reviewing documents.
• Support other teams so qualification and production timelines stay on track.
• Review laboratory paperwork and reconcile completed analyses.
• Investigate alert and action limit excursions in line with site procedures.
• Receive and process drug substance and drug product samples.
• Follow and help improve lean lab and 6S practices.
• Maintain strong standards of housekeeping and laboratory safety.
• Carry out additional duties as assigned by the Microbiology Manager.

What We Are Looking For

• A Level 8 degree in Microbiology or a closely related field.
• At least 2 years of experience in a pharmaceutical, healthcare, or related technical laboratory role.
• Practical experience in a cleanroom setting using aseptic techniques.
• Experience with isolators is an advantage.
• Prior exposure to HPLC and UV spectrophotometry is preferred, though not mandatory.
• Familiarity with MODA, Empower, CIMS, LIMS, LES, and Veeva Vault is helpful but not required.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Comfort working collaboratively within a team-based environment.

Why Join Bristol Myers Squibb

• Be part of work that contributes to the care and treatment of patients facing serious diseases.
• Join an organization that values excellence, innovation, diversity, leadership development, and employee wellbeing.
• Enjoy a competitive compensation package with an annual bonus, pension contribution, family medical allowance, 27 days of annual leave, life assurance, and access to an on-site gym.

Additional Information

Bristol Myers Squibb encourages applicants to apply even if their experience does not match every requirement exactly. The company operates with an occupancy model that defines roles as site-essential, site-by-design, field-based, or remote-by-design. Site-essential roles require all shifts to be worked onsite at the assigned facility. Site-by-design roles may allow a hybrid model with at least 50% onsite. For field-based and remote-by-design positions, travel to customers, patients, business partners, and meetings may be required as part of the role.

The company is committed to supporting candidates and employees with disabilities through a transparent recruitment process, reasonable accommodations, and ongoing support. Requests for accommodations can be made before accepting an offer, and support for application-related accommodations is available through the recruitment contact provided by the employer.

Bristol Myers Squibb considers qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in line with applicable laws. The company also states that it will never request payments, financial information, or social security numbers during recruitment. Any personal data collected during the hiring process will be handled in accordance with applicable privacy laws and policies.

If a posting appears incomplete or inaccurate under local law, the company asks that candidates contact the talent acquisition support address provided in the original notice and include the job title and requisition number for review.

Requisition number: R1603673.