Senior Microbiologist
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 7, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 6, 2026. AbbVie scores B on the Alion truth index.
About AbbVie
AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.
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Welcome to AbbVie!
We are a global, research-based biopharmaceutical company that combines the focus and passion of leading-edge biotech with the expertise and capability of an established pharmaceutical leader. Redefining what is possible is our business and our passion. Our goal is to help patients live healthier lives and we are proud to be a Great Place to Work.
We are recruiting a Senior Microbiologist to join our QC team on site in Ballytivnan, Sligo on a 12-month contract.
In your role as a Senior Microbiologist, you will be responsible for providing an effective and analytical service to the plant ensuring that that products manufactured are tested to specification on time and plant quality and safety goals are met. This position will take responsibility for ensuring the timely testing and release of all raw materials, in-process, finished product, stability and contract testing.
What you will do:
- Maintain and align with Laboratory Documentation and Computerized Systems Data Integrity requirements
- Understand Regulations and business processes required to maintain Laboratory Data Integrity and ensure implemention.
- Carry out environmental and product microbiological tests as required
- Define and update procedures for plant relative to microbiological and environmental testing.
- Lead validation of equipment and test methods for microbiological tests.
- Lead Test method transfer of microbiological methods
- Further develop and streamline microbiological laboratory procedures.
- Maintain and approve up-to-date and detailed records of all tests performed
- Adheres to and supports all EHS & E standards, procedures and policies.
- Lead and support any lab related investigations.
What you will need:
- 3rd level qualification in relevant Science discipline
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in Pharma industry
- 5 years in a lab-based role
- Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements
- Must have strong knowledge of HPLC, GC,LCMS, GCMS, Automatic titration, Identification techniques.
AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
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