Microbiology Trainer
My client, a leading contract laboratory is looking to add an additional experienced Microbiology Trainer to co-ordinate and support the development of their Microbiology Analysts at their Galway base. This role will report to the Associate Director of Microbiology and will play a key role in developing and delivering comprehensive training programs to new and existing analysts. This position requires a deep understanding of microbiological techniques, quality standards, and
regulatory compliance. The trainer will ensure analysts are thoroughly prepared to meet the
technical, procedural, and professional expectations of the organisations clients.
Responsibilities:
- Contribute to and implement robust training curricula for microbiological testing techniques, lab protocols, and industry standards.
- Provide input to training materials such as manuals, SOPs, presentations, and hands-on practice guides.
- Deliver both theoretical and practical training sessions to analysts.
- Train analysts in all aspects of pharmaceutical and medical device microbiology including, environmental monitoring, endotoxin analysis, bioburden, water testing, etc.
- Ensure analysts understand GMP/GLP practices.
- Evaluate trainee performance through practical assessments, exams, and observation.
- Provide constructive feedback and support to help trainees achieve proficiency.
- Certify analysts as prepared for deployment to client sites.
- Manage the day-to-day supervision of microbiology analysts prior to their placement with clients, including allocation, scheduling, and managing of required lab resources.
- Review analysts documentation, data, and lab investigations reports, deviations, etc.
- Adopt a coaching style, to encourage performance and confidence and provide feedback to analysts on how they are performing.
- Attend update meetings on the status of current analysts – weekly reporting of trends and KPI management.
- Emphasize adherence to regulatory standards (e.g., ISO 17025).
- Ensure compliance with GMP practices.
- Instil a culture of quality, safety, and continuous improvement.
- Support recruitment of analysts to the department – interviewing, onboarding etc.
- Work closely with client representatives to align training with client needs.
- Maintain communication with analysts post-training to address challenges and support continuous development.
- Stay updated on advancements in microbiology, regulatory updates, and best practices.
- Input to revision of training programs regularly to reflect on the job learnings, industry developments and client requirements.
Requirements:
- Bachelor of Science Level 8 degree, or a related field.
- Approximately 3 years of experience in a microbiology laboratory setting. with good manufacturing practice experience.
- Ideally some prior experience in training, mentoring, or supervisory roles preferred.
- A background in delivering lab based training.
- Proven supervisory skills.
- An organised, efficient and detail-oriented approach.
- Initiative and the desire to continuously improve.
- A “can-do” approach and comfortable in a fast paced environment.
- Proficient in microbiological techniques and maintaining compliance with relevant standards.
- Familiar with laboratory equipment and software commonly used in microbiology labs.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities.
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
- Willingness to travel occasionally to client sites if needed.
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