Microbiologist / Quality Control Analyst – Galway

Microbiologist / Quality Control Analyst – Galway

by | May 6, | Careers

Microbiologist / Quality Control Analyst

Company Background

HiTech Health focuses on enabling healthcare companies to develop, launch and supply products to the market. The company was established in 2013 in Dublin, Ireland, bringing together an experienced and multi-disciplinary team from across the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device industries. Operating internationally, HiTech Health supports healthcare companies globally from the development to the launch and supply of products.

This is an exciting role for a highly motivated individual to join a growing organisation to work as a Quality Assurance Specialist for our expanding laboratories in Galway. The candidate will work closely with clients and other functional units within HiTech Health including production, to support the development and manufacture of sterile pharmaceutical products, encompassing both conventional aseptic injectable manufacturing and cell and gene therapy products, while playing a key role in the growth of HiTech Health.

Job Description For Microbiologist / Quality Control Analyst

Due to rapid growth, HiTech Health are seeking to hire a QC/Micro Analyst for a new cell and gene therapy facility in County Galway. This is an exciting role for an aspiring professional to join a growing organisation to work on all microbiological matters within the GMP sterile manufacturing division of HiTech Health. The candidate will work closely with the production team and quality function to support the manufacturing and testing of a range of cell and gene therapy products and sterile medicinal products.

Principle Responsibilities

  • Authoring microbiological related plans, protocols, reports, Work Instructions (WIs), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and other relevant GMP documents as pertains to microbiological activities.
  • Performing environmental monitoring performance qualifications and routine environmental monitoring programs.
  • Generate environmental monitoring trending data and associated reports in line with internal reporting timelines
  • Perform a range of microbiological and QC laboratory assays, including but not limited to: Growth promotion testing, Gram staining, Colony enumeration and microbial identification, Sterility testing and endotoxin testing, Mycoplasma testing (e.g. PCR-based and/or culture methods) and Flow cytometry-based assays (where applicable)
  • Support QC laboratory testing outside of core microbiology where required
  • Subject matter expert and lead in all microbiological related Out of Specification (OOS) or Out of Trend (OOT) analytical results, deviations, investigations, corrective or preventive actions
  • Contribute to aseptic process simulations/media fills as required.
  • Train others in laboratory procedures where required and execution of analytical testing for microbiology requirements to support any QC, R&D or Manufacturing activity.
  • Participate at regulatory authority and customer inspections and meetings as microbiology representative

Essential Requirements:

  • Minimum of Honours Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline (Microbiology, Biology, Chemistry or similar).
  • 1-3 years Microbiology experience in a GMP facility.
  • Thorough knowledge of US and European GMPs and Pharmacopeia.
  • Expertise in contamination control of GMP cleanroom facilities.
  • Subject matter expert with practical experience of environmental monitoring.
  • Strong understanding and application of Good Documentation Practice (GDP), with experience maintaining clear, accurate and inspection-ready documentation.
  • Attention to detail and application of laboratory safety practices.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication and the ability to multi-task across multiple products and programs is highly important.
  • Proficient in technical writing and experience in creating; SOPs, work instructions, qualification/validation protocols, qualification/validation reports, and summary reports to support FDA and EMA filings.

Desirable Requirements:

  • Experience with final product tests such as sterility, mycoplasma or endotoxin including PCR-based assays and/or flow cytometry (ideally at least one).
  • Experience working in a small-medium company and/or facility start-up.
  • Knowledge of emerging technologies, trends, and methodologies.

Salary Range: Negotiable. Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications for this key position.

Working hours: Working hours will be 9am – 5.30pm daily. The nature of the work may require flexibility in working times.

Location: Location subject to change between our two sites in Galway ie Gteic An Spidéal, Páirc na Meáin, An Spidéal, Galway, H91CH01 & An Tulach 1, Eastat Tionscail na Tulaigh, Tully, Ballynahown, Galway, H91 AK24

Start date: On completion of recruitment process

Closing date: For receipt of applications is May 31, 2026. We reserve the right to re-advertise or extend the closing date for this job post.

To Apply: Please email your CV to jobs@hitech-health.com referencing the job role in the subject line.

We reserve the right to re-advertise or extend the closing date for this job post.

HiTech Health is an equal opportunities employer.

Quality Assurance Specialist (QA) – Galway based

Quality Assurance Specialist (QA) – Galway based

by | Feb 12, | Careers

Company Background

HiTech Health focuses on enabling healthcare companies to develop, launch and supply products to the market. The company was established in 2013 in Dublin, Ireland, bringing together an experienced and multi-disciplinary team from across the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device industries. Operating internationally, HiTech Health supports healthcare companies globally from the development to the launch and supply of products.

This is an exciting role for a highly motivated individual to join a growing organisation to work as a Quality Assurance Specialist for our expanding laboratories in Galway. The candidate will work closely with clients and other functional units within HiTech Health including production, to support the development and manufacture of sterile pharmaceutical products, encompassing both conventional aseptic injectable manufacturing and cell and gene therapy products, while playing a key role in the growth of HiTech Health.

Job Description

As Quality Assurance Specialist, you will be responsible, with support from management, for providing general Quality support for key functional areas (i.e. Process Development (PD), Validation, Quality Control, Supply Chain, Quality Assurance, Information Systems), ensuring that programs, policies and procedures are robust and in keeping with regulatory expectations and local requirements. This position is an exciting role for a dynamic individual to join a growing organisation, focused on sterile pharmaceutical manufacturing, including cell and Cell & Gene Therapy.

The Quality Assurance Specialist reports to the Quality & Compliance Lead and will work across HiTech Health’s GMP and PD functions.

Principle Responsibilities

  • Review and approve PD documentation (protocols, reports, batch records) against approved specifications, quality standards and company procedures for release of product on behalf of HTH clients..
  • Lead HTH GMP documentation management system and documentation control requirements.
  • Write and/or review and approval of functional area documentation (SOPs, Work Instructions, technical reports and protocols).
  • Lead and/or participate in quality risk assessments and provide quality oversight to ensure risk assessments are effectively executed.
  • Maintenance of HiTech Health Quality Systems including Training, Change Control, Deviations, CAPA, and Supplier qualification.
  • Assist in the investigation and closure of investigations, Deviations and Out of Specifications.
  • Ensure non-conformances/deviations/complaints are investigated and assessed for root cause and identification and closure of effective CAPAs.
  • Perform QA review and approval of qualification lifecycle documents for facility & utilities, process equipment and laboratory instrumentation.
  • Provide support for regulatory and customer inspection readiness, execution and follow up.
  • Participate in internal and external audit program.
  • Act in accordance with the company’s Guiding Principles and adherence to the company Code of Conduct.
  • Compliance to all local site policies, procedures and Environmental, Health and Safety regulations.
  • Perform additional duties as required.

Qualifications and Experience

  • Third level Degree in biology, chemistry, pharmacy or other relevant discipline.
  • 2+ years’ experience in pharmaceutical industry in a quality role.
  • Sound awareness and understanding of pharmaceutical business, especially with regards to quality and GMP regulatory requirements.
  • Experience working with Quality Systems such as Deviations, Change Controls, Training, Supplier Qualification and Document Management systems required.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills with well-structured communication and presentation ability to various audience levels.
  • High level of proficiency in English language (both spoken and written) required.
  • Ability to handle and prioritise multiple assignments, changing priorities and meet deadlines.
  • Ability to work independently, as well as a member of a team in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
  • Thorough, diligent, good attention to detail.
  • Results driven and creative with a can-do attitude.

Salary Range: Negotiable. Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications for this key position.

Working hours: Working hours will be 9am – 5.30pm daily. The nature of the work may require flexibility in working times.

Location: Location subject to change between our two sites in Galway ie Gteic An Spidéal, Páirc na Meáin, An Spidéal, Galway, H91CH01 & An Tulach 1, Eastat Tionscail na Tulaigh, Tully, Ballynahown, Galway, H91 AK24

Start date: On completion of recruitment process

Closing date: For receipt of applications is February 21, 2026. We reserve the right to re-advertise or extend the closing date for this job post.

HiTech Health is an equal opportunities employer.