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Our summary
- Hours
- Rotating shifts · Monday to Friday
- Work mode
- On-site, Azuqueca de Henares
- Contract
- Permanent
- Spanish
- Native level
- English
- Required
- Experience
- 2+ years
- Education
- University degree
- Benefits
- Life insurance








Visa options
The ad rules out sponsorship
The advert says visa sponsorship isn’t available for this role.
Skills
This job advert was originally written in Spanish.
Requirements
What we're looking for
Experience: at least 2 years in similar roles
- University degree in Pharmacy, Biology, Biotechnology, Microbiology, or a related scientific discipline.
- At least two years of experience in a pharmaceutical microbiology laboratory.
- Experience in the development, validation, and transfer of microbiological methods.
- Good knowledge of GMP regulations and quality systems. Knowledge of microbiological methods described in the United States and European pharmacopeias (USP and EP).
- Fluency in English and Spanish.
- Strong scientific and analytical reasoning skills.
- Project management and organizational skills.
- Ability to work autonomously and manage multiple priorities.
- Ability to solve problems and make decisions.
- Effective communication and teamwork skills.
- Proactive attitude and focus on continuous improvement.
Nice to have
- Experience with sterile products and in injectable product manufacturing environments will be especially valued.
- Experience with SAP, LabWare, Minitab, or similar laboratory systems will be valued.
Pay & benefits
What you'll get
Our benefits!
💸Attractive salary package
🥼 Life and accident insurance
🥼 Co-payment on voluntary health insurance
💸Benefits and Savings Club
📈Development plans, internal mobility policy.
⭐And much more!
The role
Position: Microbiology Laboratory Quality Control Technician R&D
Location: Azuqueca de Henares
Microbiology Laboratory Quality Control Technician R&D at our plant located in Azuqueca de Henares.
What you'll do
- Manage and review microbiological test results and the identification of microorganisms in injectable products.
- Coordinate and supervise the microbiology analyst team.
- Develop and validate analytical methods for new products.
- Manage projects related to microbiology and laboratory activities.
The challenge!
- Review microbiological testing of pharmaceutical products, raw materials, packaging materials, and auxiliary services, in accordance with GMP requirements.
- Develop, optimize, transfer, and validate microbiological analytical methods for new and existing products.
- Participate in the implementation of new products and processes, providing specialized microbiology knowledge throughout the project life cycle.
- Manage assigned microbiology projects, ensuring that activities are completed within established deadlines and in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Perform and review microbiological analyses, including sterility testing, bioburden, microbial count, bacterial endotoxins, microorganism identification, and water analysis for injectable preparations (WFI).
- Support the transfer of methods between laboratories and manufacturing sites.
- Evaluate analytical data and prepare technical reports, validation protocols, and validation reports.
- Investigate microbiological deviations, out-of-specification (OOS) and out-of-trend (OOT) results, as well as corrective and preventive actions (CAPA), identifying root causes and proposing corrective actions.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives related to microbiological methods, laboratory processes, and regulatory compliance systems.
- Collaborate with teams from different areas, such as Quality Assurance, Production, Regulatory Affairs, and R&D.
- Maintain laboratory documentation in accordance with GMP and data integrity requirements.
- Provide support during internal and external audits and regulatory inspections.
How you'll work
⏰The 2 shifts are worked on a rotating schedule (weekly) from Monday to Friday (mornings and afternoons). Mornings from 06:00 to 14:00. Afternoons from 14:00 to 22:00.
📜Permanent contract
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Hiring process
➡️Keep an eye on your phone and email! Most likely, the first thing we will do is contact you through one of those two channels.
➡️Prepare well! We will continue with an in-person/virtual interview depending on availability and agreement; there may be between one and two interviews in the process and, depending on the type of process, there may also be some type of test.
➡️Wait for the result! We care about ensuring that you feel guided in every selection process and know what to expect from us, so we will endeavor to always indicate the status of the process to you.
About Insud Pharma
- Industry
- Pharmaceuticals
In their own words
About the company & team
INSUD PHARMA operates across the entire pharmaceutical value chain, providing specialized knowledge and experience in scientific research, development, manufacturing, sale, and marketing of a wide range of active pharmaceutical ingredients (API), finished dosage forms (FDF), and branded pharmaceutical products, adding value to human and animal health.
INSUD PHARMA's activity is organized into three synergistic business areas: Industrial (Chemo) and Branded (Exeltis), with more than 10,000 professionals in over 50 countries, 20 state-of-the-art facilities, 15 specialized R&D centers, 12 commercial offices, and more than 35 pharmaceutical subsidiaries, serving 1,150 customers in 96 countries worldwide. INSUD PHARMA believes in innovation and sustainable development.
Additional information
The InsudPharma group is aware that business management must be in line with the needs and demands of society, and therefore assumes the commitment to equal opportunities and treatment between men and women, as set out in the current regulations on the matter - Organic Law 3/2007, and we do not discriminate against any person on the grounds of ethnicity, religion, age, sex, nationality, marital status, affective or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or any other personal or social circumstance.
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