Job Description
At our company in Salamanca, we are looking to hire a Quality Control Analyst for the Laboratory Operations area, focusing on Sterility and Microbiology activities. The position is located on site and involves a working schedule of 7:00 to 15:00 or 14:00 to 22:00, Monday to Friday (and occasionally some Saturdays).
The selected candidates will be responsible for executing, reviewing and documenting the necessary tests in accordance with established procedures, ensuring at all times compliance with quality standards and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
General objective of the position
Ensure the correct performance of microbiological control tasks in the laboratory, contributing to the release of intermediate product, final product, plant services and stability studies, always under the established regulatory and quality requirements.
Main responsibilities
- Perform microbiological control tests in the Sterility and Microbiology areas.
- Collaborate in the release of intermediate product, final product, plant services and stability studies in accordance with official procedures.
- Carry out monitoring and recording of laboratory equipment.
- Plan the consumption of materials and reagents, and place orders through SAP.
- Record results in authorized systems and forms within the required timeframes.
- Review tests performed by other analysts.
- Take part in preliminary investigations of incidents and collaborate in laboratory investigations when necessary.
- Manage the control of test standards.
Requirements
- University degree or bachelor's degree in Laboratory science.
- Prior laboratory experience within the pharmaceutical industry.
- Knowledge of SAP (desirable).
- Proficiency in the Office suite.
- Knowledge of GMPs.
- Certification in gowning for sterile processes.
- Teamwork skills.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- B2 level of English (desirable).
- Experience in microbiological control testing.
Valued competencies
- Effective communication
- Quality control
- GMP compliance
- Document management
- Laboratory investigations and OOS
- GMP laboratory
- Laboratory analytical techniques
- Materials and testing management
- Technical writing
- Management of LIMS, SAP and technical procedures
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Required Skills:
Compound Management, GMP Compliance, GMP Laboratory, Keen Observation, Laboratory Analytical Techniques, Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), Laboratory Investigations, Laboratory Operations, OOS Investigations, Quality Standards, Recordkeeping, Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) Writing, Sterility Testing, Technical Procedures, Technical Writing
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Regular
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Job Posting End Date:
11/15/2026
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