Microbiology Laboratory Analyst

About Pinewood Healthcare

Pinewood Healthcare, established in 1976, is a prominent developer, manufacturer, and marketer of healthcare products. The company operates two facilities in Tipperary and Dublin with a staff of over 300. Now part of the Wockhardt Group—a global pharmaceutical and biotechnology enterprise headquartered in Mumbai, India—Pinewood benefits from the extensive international presence of Wockhardt, which employs over 7,000 personnel in 27 countries and has manufacturing and research sites spread across India, the USA, UK, Ireland, and beyond.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct water quality analyses to confirm compliance with specified monographs.
• Manage stock control procedures and hygiene audits.
• Identify bacteria and perform microbial limit testing on finished products.
• Undertake microbial analysis of raw materials and conduct growth promotion testing.
• Provide training to analysts and calibrate all microbiology laboratory equipment.
• Perform temperature mapping of incubators and refrigerators to ensure proper functioning.
• Coordinate with Quality Control, Stores, and Sales departments regarding product release.
• Prepare batch records necessary for product release processes.
• Perform trend analyses on laboratory result data.
• Collaborate with other departments including Stability, Validation, Quality Assurance, and Registration.
• Participate in relevant microbiology courses related to the position.
• Undertake additional tasks as assigned to support laboratory and company operations.

Candidate Requirements

• Possession of a Life Science degree or an equivalent qualification.
• Strong organizational skills and exemplary time management abilities.
• Capacity to effectively collaborate and communicate with both internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills combined with strong interpersonal abilities.
• Proven problem-solving aptitude and resourcefulness.
• Ability to work independently, think critically, and remain self-motivated.
• Comfortable operating within a fast-paced, regulated manufacturing environment and a professional, team-oriented workplace.