QC Micro Technician

Orion Group · Carlow, County Carlow

QC Micro Technician at Orion Group, based in Carlow, County Carlow. This is a contract role.

Salary
Competitive
Location
Carlow, County Carlow
Contract
Contract
Posted
3 days ago
Closes
5 Oct 2026

Reference 60837052

About the role

Orion Group Life Sciences are currently recruiting a QC Micro Technician on behalf of our Multinational Biopharmaceutical Client based in Carlow on an initial 11-Month contract with potential to extend.

-2 cycle shift= Monday-Friday, 7:00-15:00 and 14:45- 22:45 Weekend Shift: Week 1: Mon & Tues 7:00-17:00, Friday 7:00-17:00, Saturday and Sunday 12-hour shift between 7:00- 21:00 Week 2: Wednesday and Thursday 7:00- 19:00. 20% shift premium

Responsibilities
  • Ensure data integrity principles: Attributable, Legible, Contemporaneous, Original, and Accurate (ALCOA) are adhered to for records and data in day-to-day business activities.
  • Perform laboratory testing to determine specification conformance and to support site targets, including but not limited to bioburden testing, environmental sampling, WFI sampling, sample management, plate enumeration, endotoxin testing and Maldi-TOF testing.
  • Maintain an adequate, qualified, and compliant laboratory environment to conduct testing while adhering to appropriate PPE and safety requirements.
  • Contribute to effective writing, revising, and rolling out of accurate operational procedures, training materials, and maintenance procedures for various Quality related systems.
  • Highlight any discrepancies, deviations, or non-conformance in testing or work practices and support investigations as required.
  • Ensure compliance with GMP and EHS guidelines at all times.
  • Participate in training programs as required.
Qualifications
Required
  • Minimum of Bachelors Degree or higher in a related Science discipline 
  • 1-2 years’ experience in a GMP laboratory environment
  • Good knowledge of GMP, GLP, and aseptic technique.
  • Proficient computer skills and technical writing.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Preferred
  • Experience in a microbiology laboratory setting.
  • Familiarity with bioburden testing, environmental sampling, WFI sampling, sample management, plate enumeration, and endotoxin testing.
  • Experience with identification systems – specifically Madli-TOF
 
 


People are our business worldwide
 
Orion Group was founded in 1987 and is now one of the largest, independent, international recruitment companies. We have a network of 200 employees working from 24 offices, delivering a range of services – Talent Acquisition, Recruitment Outsourcing Services, Retained Search, Global Workforce Solutions, Completions & Commissioning and Materials Management – across 68 countries. As a global leader in workforce solutions, we recruit personnel across the Engineering & Technical, Office & Commercial, Scientific and Skilled Trades disciplines, for sectors including Oil & Gas, Life Science, Power & Utilities, Constructions & Infrastructure, Manufacturing and Renewables.



Reference: 60837052 · Posted 3 days ago · Closes 5 Oct 2026 · Listed via Orion Group

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