Microbiology Jobs at Charles River | BS Life Science Graduates Apply Now
Looking to grow your career in microbiology? Charles River is hiring a Microbiologist 1 1 in Dublin, Leinster, Ireland. This full-time role offers an opportunity to contribute to global health by supporting microbial and LAL testing in a state-of-the-art laboratory. Join a leading CRO with over 20,000 employees worldwide and be part of a team that has contributed to 80% of FDA-approved drugs in the past five years.
- Job Position: Microbiologist 1 1
- Location: Dublin, Leinster, Ireland
- Job ID: 230030
About the Company
Charles River Laboratories is a leading global contract research organization (CRO) with over 75 years of expertise in supporting drug discovery, development, and manufacturing. With more than 20,000 employees across 110 facilities in over 20 countries, Charles River partners with pharmaceutical, biotechnology, academic, and government institutions worldwide. The company’s broad portfolio of services and products—including discovery, safety assessment, microbial solutions, and clinical support—enables clients to accelerate drug development, reduce costs, and enhance productivity. Notably, Charles River has proudly contributed to 80% of the drugs approved by the U.S. FDA in the past five years. Driven by science, innovation, and a commitment to improving global health, Charles River continues to play a vital role in advancing life-saving therapies.
Job Description
As a Microbiologist 1 1, you will operate within the Technical Services Department at Charles River’s Dublin facility. The role involves microbial testing, LAL assays, and supporting product safety and quality for pharmaceutical clients worldwide.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform LAL testing (gel-clot, kinetic, and PTS) and maintain related documentation.
- Conduct method development, validation, and contract laboratory testing for Celsis and LAL.
- Carry out microbial culture isolation, growth, and maintenance.
- Manage bioburden testing, membrane filtration, and cleaning validations.
- Ensure compliance with cGMP, FDA, ISO, and internal SOPs.
- Maintain laboratory consumables, equipment, and calibration schedules.
- Support SOP development and equipment qualification documentation.
Qualifications
- Degree in Microbiology, Biology, or related discipline.
- Demonstrable experience in a microbiology laboratory; cGMP environment preferred.
- Proficiency with MS Word and Excel; basic knowledge of algebra.
- Ability to work in lab environments with biohazards, chemicals, and PPE requirements.
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