Vacature Sr. QC Technical Expert (microbiology)

Sr. QC Technical Expert (microbiology) in Geleen

• Implement and complete activities in the Quality Control department, ensuring adherence to all GMP and safety standards.
• Act as a contact person for complex issue handling and performance activities that require specialized knowledge in microbiology.
• Apply scientific skills to provide advice and propose improvements within the QC department.
• Represent the QC department for microbiological topics during team meetings, Quality Councils, and meetings with partners.
• Thoroughly understand activities linked to microbiological expertise, including risk analysis and method implementation.
• Generate, review, and approve QC documents, and act as an expert during internal and external audits and inspections.
• Provide input for problem-solving within the microbiology branch and continuously educate and increase knowledge in this area.
• Suggest and implement process, planning, and training improvements.
• Collaborate with QC employees and contract labs to identify and assess possible improvements.
• Advise on and ensure the generation, review, and approval of QC documents in accordance with cGMP.
• Proactively follow up on development activities and share knowledge within the QC department.
• Perform other microbiology-related duties as assigned.

• Broad understanding of pharmaceutical microbiology test methods for a wide range of customer matrices.
• Practical experience working with bacteria, fungi, yeasts, and algae.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to communicate effectively across teams and with project managers or clients.
• Strong organizational and planning skills to meet agreed deadlines.
• Proficiencies needed: Thoroughness, Initiative, Critical Information seeking, Results orientation, Analytical thinking, Ability to Learn.
• 5+ years experience within relevant fields