R&D Scientist (Microbiology)

Our client is a world leading supplier of biosecurity & infection control products for the past 50 years. Their dedication to Innovation has been a driving force behind this success. With approx. 1,700 employees across 120 countries, they are committed to driving a significant health impact globally. They are saving lives by improving access to safe drinking water with innovative, cost-effective products. One of their main products is used to disinfect 30 billion litres of water annually.

They are currently seeking a Microbiologist to join an established R&D team that is based in a modern Micro lab that was constructed in 2019 located in their manufacturing facility in Wexford. It’s an excellent opportunity to join an R&D team with established projects underway in the discovery of new disinfection technologies. The ideal person shall have a minimum of a master’s in microbiology with 1-2 years industry experience from preferably the Food/Beverage Sector. They will also consider applicants coming from a Pharma/Med Device Micro background.

Role/Responsibilities:

• Overall responsibility for the S2 Microbiology laboratory and work conducted therein, ensuring the highest safety standards
• Supervision of Microbiology staff and R&D technicians & work planning
• Function as the microbiological expert for our clients Wexford site, contributing to the research & development of new products
• Project management of both Microbiology and R&D projects
• Provide microbiological & technical support to Sales, Marketing & Customer Relations teams
• Manage efficacy testing for products manufactured on site
• Responsibility for scheduling, organising, executing and documenting R&D product development projects and other associated activities.
• Contribution of new ideas for research, development and analysis of new and existing products.
• Actively pursue collaborations in academia and other relevant industry and professional networks.
• Support customer training in person and virtually e.g. through webinars
• Attend and or present at exhibitions and conferences
• To liaise with internal departments to provide support and advice for product developments and validation. This would include for example: Advice on monitoring laboratory or field studies, Feedback on the stage of progress of current projects, Competitor product evaluations, Technical assessment of new sources of raw materials

• To search for and collate testing data from academic literature and other sources.
• To revise and maintain data within technical reports.
• To assist with writing product claims and marketing literature.
• To carry out experiments and trial within Microbiology lab, R&D Lab and in field when needed.
• To maintain and develop R&D administrative systems.
• To cooperate with auditors internal and external and to respond to any resulting audit reports.
• To conform to Company and other regulatory requirements with respect to cGMP, health & safety, etc.
• Engage continually in developing World Class practices while driving out costs, waste (both time and materials) and inefficiencies.
• Develop a precise understanding of the competitive set micro-biological efficacy comparison and advise best actions.
• Support of product registrations, particularly in relation to microbiology support
• Engage with the wider group on R&D and microbiology topics
• Work to ensure highest level of teamwork and cooperation between departments at all times
• Assisting in the maintenance of Good Manufacturing Practice throughout the factory.
• Experimental design, planning and execution
• Liaison with QA, Production and Marketing
• Implementation of new methods and method development
• Review & approval of product artwork
• Assist with R&D tax credit applications
• Assist with writing product claims and marketing literature
• Carry out of responsibilities in accordance with the Company’s policies and local laws
• Alignment with company values: Transparency, sharing, proficiency, foresight

• Minimum MSc/PhD in microbiology or related discipline
• 1-2 years’ work experience within food/pharmaceutical/medical device or microbiological industries desirable
• Strong communication, writing, problem-solving skills & project management
• Proficient in use of MS Office packages
• Self-motivated, accuracy and attention to detail required
• High level of ownership required with the ability to work as part of a global team
• Must be available to be on site in Wexford lab/office full time