QC Microbiology Analyst at Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Job Title: QC Microbiology Analyst (Microbiologist I)

Workplace Type: On-site

Job Location: Hoofddorp, Netherlands

Employment Type: Contract (12 months) — full-time

We are hiring a QC Microbiology Analyst (Microbiologist I) for a leading biotech/pharma manufacturing environment in Hoofddorp, Netherlands. In this role you will support GMP Quality Control Microbiology testing and cleanroom environmental monitoring, helping ensure safe, compliant manufacturing of advanced therapies in a fast-paced setting.

What you’ll do

• Perform environmental monitoring (EM) of cleanrooms (air, surface, water sampling as applicable).
• Execute microbiological assays including Endotoxin (LAL), Sterility, Bioburden, and plate reading.
• Perform data entry, review, and trending of results in line with GMP requirements.
• Support routine maintenance of lab equipment and lab spaces (cleanliness, checks, basic troubleshooting).
• Contribute to department projects and continuous improvement activities.
• Perform other QC microbiology tasks as required by the team lead.

What you bring

• MLO level 3 / MLO4+ or Bachelor (BSc) in Microbiology (preferred).
• 0–4 years of QC Microbiology / Environmental Monitoring experience (preferred).
• Practical experience with microbiological techniques such as air monitoring, water testing, and surface monitoring.
• Familiarity with aseptic techniques and cleanroom operations.
• Comfortable with gowning, cleanroom entry and supporting activities; able to lift approx. 12 kg.
• Knowledge of GMP, regulations, and quality control processes.
• Proficient with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• English communication skills required (minimum B1). (Dutch not required.)
• Able to work flexibly in a changing, fast-paced environment and adjust priorities when needed.
• Important: Must be willing to focus on sampling activities for the first 12 months.

What you can expect

• Contract: 12 months with potential extension (6 months).
• Interview process: 30-minute on-site interview.
• Work environment: GMP QC lab + cleanroom support in a collaborative team (20+ QC analysts).
• Schedule: 18-week shift schedule (details shared during the process).
• Agency recruitment: You will be employed via an agency and assigned to our client site.

Interested?

Apply now by uploading your updated CV, and feel free to contact:

Audrey Poluakan, Recruitment Consultant at Gi Life Sciences Netherlands

M: 0658069570

E: audrey.poluakan@gigroup.com

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