Quality Control Microbiologist

Your new role

We are actively looking for a QC Microbiology Analyst in Amsterdam. You will be part of a team of 20+ Analysts, Senior Analysts and Lead Analysts, reporting to one of the Team Leads QC Microbiology. Your responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Perform environmental monitoring of cleanrooms.
• Perform microbiological assays such as Gram Stain, Endotoxin, Sterility, Microbial Identification, Growth Promotion, Bioburden and Plate Reading.
• Data entry, Review and trending of assay results.
• Routine maintenance of lab equipment and lab spaces.
• Support department projects.
• Perform other duties as required.

What you’ll need to succeed

You have an MLO level 4 (Vocational Training) or bachelor’s degree in Microbiology preferred with 0 to 4 years of Microbiology lab/Environmental Monitoring experience. MSc level candidates are overqualified for this position and will not be considered.

• Experience in applying microbiological techniques like air monitoring, water testing, surface monitoring, genus and species identification of microorganisms.
• Experience in aseptic techniques and clean room operations.
• Ability to gown for entry into clean room and supporting areas and lift approximately 12Kg.
• Knowledge of GMP, Regulations and quality control processes.
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Power Point and other applications.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills in English are essential in this collaborative work environment (Dutch is not required).
• Comfortable in a fast-paced company environment and able to adjust work activities based upon changing priorities.

What you’ll get in return

Hays Detachering | This is a project that will start with a contract for 12 months through Hays. Extension to stay within the department is anticipated. At this position, you will get a competitive salary of €49,320 excluding shift allowance and your travel expenses are covered.

Your new company

Kite, a Gilead company, is dedicated to achieving one of the most ambitious goals of 21st century medicine: curing cancer. This mission is at the heart of everything they do, from early research to product development. Kite has been at the forefront of cancer immunotherapy and today are a leader in engineered T cell therapy, changing the paradigm of cancer treatment with what is potentially the biggest breakthrough since the introduction of combination chemotherapy more than 60 years ago. With an unrelenting drive and a singular focus on cell therapy, our team is executing on our strategy to bring life-saving therapies to patients.

With their brand-new production site in Hoofddorp and the R&D laboratories in Amsterdam, Kite is dreaming big. Now you can get the chance to be a part of this journey.

What you need to do now

If you are interested in this role as QC Microbiology Analyst, click ‘Apply now’ to send an up-to-date CV, or give us a call! Is this job isn’t quite right for you, but are you still looking for a new position? Please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.