Lead Technician QC Microbiology Haarlem • Hays

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Haarlem | Lead Technician QC Microbiology | Microbiology | GMP | Troubleshooting | CAPAs | Documentation | Dut

Your new role 
Our client is looking for a Lead Technician QC Microbiology to join the Quality Operations department in Haarlem, where you will work together with 6 colleagues in the Microbiology laboratory. As a Lead Technician, you contribute to the quality of their animal health products (vaccines and tablets) on a daily basis. You will do this by performing routine and non-routine analyses using a wide range of microbiological analysis techniques.

Primary Responsibilities

Performing microbiological analyses on pharmaceutical products such as various vaccines and tablets in accordance with standard operating procedures, GMP guidelines and legislation.Interpreting test results against pre-defined specifications. Evaluating and reporting abnormal results.Troubleshooting in case of analysis or equipment problems and support with OOS/QNs.Advising the department on corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs) in response to observed deviations.Supervising and training colleagues (analysts) for the execution of analyses and other lab-related activities.Executing/supervising projects such as qualifications, including writing associated protocols and reports.Evaluating the consequences of changes in internal and external guidelines, as well as initiating and developing pharmaceutical policies and procedures.

What you’ll need to succeed 
The successful candidate should be: A motivated colleague with at least a completed HLO education in the direction of microbiology.At least several years of practical work experience, preferably gained in the pharmaceutical industry (under GMP).Practical experience with all common microbiological techniques, such as sterility tests.Experience in writing, performing and reporting (microbiological) qualifications in Dutch and in English.Proactive, flexible, critical and stress-resistant.Good communication skills (word and writing) in Dutch and in English.  

What you’ll get in return
Hays Detachering | This is a project that will start with a contract for 12 months through Hays. Extension to stay within the department is anticipated. In this position, you will get a competitive salary (based on experience starting from €3,452 gross p/m) and your travel expenses are covered.  

Your new company
Our client is a leading company in global biopharmaceuticals with a diverse portfolio of prescription medicines, oncology, vaccines and animal health products. With 69,000 employees operating in more than 140 countries, our client offers state-of-the-art laboratories, plants and offices that are designed to inspire their employees as they learn, develop and grow. From Haarlem, our client distributes 2,500 different (packaging of) medicines to more than 140 countries. The site is known as the flexible packaging location in Europe, as they can quickly switch between different packaging and medicines. From jars to blister strips and from syringes to powders. All with the right packaging and leaflet in the right language. Furthermore, MECTIZAN® is produced on the site, a drug against river blindness and elephant disease. This drug has been made available to the WHO free of charge for 30 years in the fight against these diseases. 

What you need to do now
If you are interested in this role as Lead Technician QC Microbiology, click ‘Apply now’ to send an up-to-date CV, or give us a call! If this job isn’t quite right for you, but are still looking for a new position? Please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.#1049159