Key Skills

Job Description

Company Our client is an innovative biopharmaceutical organization operating in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment. They work with advanced therapies that require strict quality standards, strong teamwork, and a continuous improvement mindset. The site brings together specialists from different backgrounds who collaborate closely to deliver safe, high-quality products. Job Description For our client, we are looking for a Senior QC Microbiology Specialist (Environmental Monitoring) to support routine microbiology and cleanroom monitoring activities. The role focuses on testing and assessing the microbiological status of the environment (air, water, and surfaces) to help ensure product quality and patient safety. This position combines hands-on lab work with senior responsibilities such as coordination, escalation, and leading day-to-day tasks within the lab team. Responsibilities Perform and support microbiology testing related to environmental monitoring (air, water, and surface testing). Identify microorganisms using standard lab methods (including genus/species identification and Gram staining). Apply aseptic (sterile/contamination-free) working techniques in controlled cleanroom environments. Take ownership of deviations by initiating investigations, performing impact assessments, and driving follow-up actions. Support and manage quality processes such as change controls and CAPAs (actions that correct issues and prevent them from recurring). Coordinate daily lab activities and act as a first point of contact for the laboratory team when issues arise. Delegate tasks and guide junior microbiology analysts, ensuring work is completed accurately and on time. Escalate risks and urgent topics to team leads/management when needed. Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology or a related field. Extensive hands-on experience in microbiology lab work, including environmental monitoring. Practical experience with air monitoring, water testing, and surface monitoring. Experience with microorganism identification and Gram staining. Confident working with aseptic techniques and cleanroom operations. Solid understanding of GMP and working in a quality-controlled, regulated environment. Comfortable taking ownership of deviations, investigations, and follow-up actions. Able to guide others and coordinate work in a busy lab setting. Other Information The role is based on-site in Hoofddorp and includes participation in a weekend rotation (approximately one weekend every four weeks). If you are interested and want to apply, please submit your application via the apply button below and contact me.

Core Responsibilities

Perform and support environmental microbiology testing of air, water, and surfaces, including microorganism identification, while following aseptic techniques in cleanroom environments. Own deviation investigations and quality follow-up, coordinate daily laboratory work, guide junior analysts, and escalate risks when needed.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in Microbiology or a related field and extensive hands-on microbiology laboratory experience, including environmental monitoring, are required. Candidates should have experience with microorganism identification and Gram staining, cleanroom and aseptic practices, GMP, deviation management, and coordinating or guiding laboratory work.