🔬 Position: Microbiology Engineer
📍 Location: Galway, Ireland (On-site)
🕒 Employment Type: Permanent | Full-Time
📌 Industry: Medical Devices | HealthTech | Quality Assurance | Microbiology
🔎 Req ID: 125964
🚀 About Celestica: Engineering the Future Together
At Celestica, we empower the world’s leading brands by tackling their most complex technology challenges with high-reliability design, advanced manufacturing, and innovative supply chain solutions. With a global presence across 40+ locations in 13 countries, we are driving progress across Aerospace, Communications, Energy, and HealthTech sectors.
Our Galway site is a hub for next-generation medical device manufacturing—and you have the chance to become a part of this exciting journey.
🧪 Your Next Career Breakthrough: Microbiology Engineer
As a Microbiology Engineer, you’ll play a pivotal role in launching a state-of-the-art automated manufacturing line for advanced medical devices. This is your opportunity to influence the future of healthcare by ensuring the microbiological integrity, compliance, and safety of products that improve lives around the globe.
🧭 Your Impact: Key Responsibilities
- Lead and support New Product Introduction (NPI) projects by defining microbiology-related customer requirements
- Develop and execute validation protocols and reports related to cleanrooms and microbiology laboratories
- Oversee cleanroom and cleaning validation, ensuring regulatory alignment (FDA, ISO, QSR)
- Develop, validate, and qualify microbiology testing methods:
- Bioburden Testing
- Endotoxin Testing
- Viable & Non-viable Particulate Testing
- Compressed Air Testing
- Growth Promotion Tests
- Bioburden Testing
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams—Production, Engineering, Supply Chain—to ensure seamless quality integration
- Serve as the microbiology lead in third-party audits (e.g., FDA, ISO 13485) and customer inspections
- Partner with lab service providers for project execution and continuous process improvements
🎓 Who You Are: Ideal Candidate Profile
- Bachelor’s degree (Level 8 or equivalent) in Microbiology, Biology, or related Life Sciences
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in microbiology within a regulated environment (preferably medical devices or pharmaceuticals)
- Strong working knowledge of ISO 13485, ISO 11737, ISO 11135 standards
- Skilled in drafting, executing, and reporting validation/test protocols
- Familiarity with GMP, FDA regulations, and cleanroom monitoring standards
- Experience in Six Sigma, continuous improvement, or lean manufacturing is a strong plus
- A proactive, detail-oriented, and analytical mindset with excellent communication skills
- Openness to short-term travel assignments during early project stages
💼 Why Celestica Galway?
- 🧠 Be part of a cutting-edge facility driving next-gen medical manufacturing
- 🌐 Collaborate in a diverse, global team committed to innovation and excellence
- 🌱 Enjoy ongoing career development, training, and growth opportunities
- 🎯 Work with a purpose-driven company improving lives through health technologies
- 💡 Thrive in a fast-paced, high-impact role where your contributions truly matter
🤝 Inclusive by Design
Celestica is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. If you require accommodations during the application process, let us know—we’re here to help.
📩 Apply Today !
If you’re driven by innovation, impact, and excellence, join us in shaping the future of health technology—where your knowledge meets world-class challenges.
📝 Ready to Build a Better Future with Celestica?
💬 Interviews ongoing | 🌐 www.celestica.com
