Senior Microbiologist - 12 Month FTC

embecta is a global diabetes care company that is leveraging its 100-year legacy in insulin delivery to empower people with diabetes to live their best life through innovative solutions, partnerships and the passion of more than 2,000 employees around the globe. For more information, visit embecta.com or follow our social channels on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and X.  

Why join us?  

A career at embecta means being part of a team that values your opinions and contributions and that empowers you to bring your authentic self to work.  Here our employees can fulfill their life’s purpose through the work that they do every day. 

You will learn and work alongside inspirational leaders and colleagues who are equally passionate and committed to fostering an inclusive, growth-centered, and rewarding culture.  Our Total Rewards program – which includes competitive pay, benefits, continuous learning, recognition, career growth and life balance components – is designed to support the varying needs of our diverse and global employees. 

Senior Microbiologist

We are seeking an experienced Microbiology / Sterilization professional to join our Dun Laoghaire manufacturing site, where quality, compliance, and patient safety are paramount.

In this role, you will be the site subject‑matter expert for microbiology, ETO sterilization, GLP, and cleanroom standards, ensuring all products are manufactured in full compliance with regulatory and company requirements. You will provide hands‑on technical expertise, partner closely with Quality and Manufacturing teams, and play a critical role in maintaining the site in a continuous state of inspection readiness.

This is an excellent opportunity for a senior microbiology professional who enjoys working in a regulated manufacturing environment, influencing quality outcomes, and ensuring the highest standards are consistently met throughout the duration of the contract.

This is a fully onsite role due to the hands-on nature of laboratory and cleanroom activities.

Key responsibilities:

• SME oversight for EtO sterilization, requalification, GLP labs, and environmental monitoring
• Review/approve sterilization cycles, microbiological data, and product release
• Ensure compliance with ISO 11135, ISO 10993, ISO 13485, FDA QSR/QMSR
• Lead/support investigations, CAPA, and non-conformance resolution
• Maintain audit and inspection readiness

Profile:

• Degree in Microbiology or related Science
• 5+ years’ experience in medical device, pharma, or biotech
• Strong expertise in GLP, cleanrooms, validation, and sterilization
• EtO sterilization experience advantageous
• Proven ability to work cross-functionally in regulated environments

Why embecta:
Join a purpose-driven organization where you will contribute to high-quality, compliant products that improve patient outcomes, while working in a collaborative, quality-focused manufacturing site.