Microbiology Laboratory Supervisor
Cavan

Permanent
Microbiology Laboratory Supervisor on our Rotating Days & Evening Shift
We have an exciting opportunity for a proactive and experienced Microbiology Laboratory Supervisor on our Rotating Days & Evening Shift to lead our microbiology team in supporting product quality, regulatory compliance, and batch release activities within a regulated manufacturing environment. This is an excellent opportunity for a microbiology professional with strong leadership capabilities, a passion for quality and continuous improvement, and a commitment to developing high-performing teams. In this role, you will be involved:
Team Leadership
  • Lead, coach, and develop a team of Microbiology Technicians.
  • Manage laboratory resources, scheduling, and workload priorities.
  • Support recruitment, onboarding, training, and performance management.
Laboratory Operations
  • Oversee microbiological testing for batch release, environmental monitoring, raw materials, and finished products.
  • Review and approve laboratory documentation, data, and test results.
  • Ensure testing activities are completed accurately and on time.
Quality & Compliance
  • Ensure compliance with GMP, GLP, quality systems, and regulatory requirements.
  • Support internal and external audits and maintain inspection readiness.
  • Lead laboratory investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.
  • Maintain and improve laboratory SOPs, test methods, and documentation.
Continuous Improvement
  • Drive improvements in laboratory processes, microbiological control programmes, and testing efficiency.
  • Support equipment validation, test method transfers, and laboratory projects.
  • Analyse microbiological trends and communicate key metrics to site leadership.
Health & Safety
  • Champion a strong culture of safety, compliance, and good laboratory practices.
  • Ensure adherence to all Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) requirements and laboratory procedures.
Education & Experience
  • Degree in Microbiology is an advantage or a General Science discipline
  • A minimum of 18months to 2yrs people management exp
  • Experience working in a microbiology laboratory within a regulated environment is essential for this role
Key Skills
  • Strong understanding of GMP, quality systems, and microbiological testing techniques.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
  • Experience in the food, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or medical device industry.
  • Knowledge of FDA requirements and laboratory information management systems (LIMS).


Hours of Work for Rotating each week Days/Evening Shift
Days - Monday to Thursday - 8am to 4pm, Friday - 8am to 2pm
Evenings - Monday to Thursday 4pm to Midnight, Friday - 2pm to 8pm