As a medical device company, we help people in a truly tangible way. We are one of the most modern electronics factories, which gives us the opportunity to develop and build a career working with the latest technologies. The knowledge and skills you'll gain here are unique, and you'll find new challenges and endless opportunities along the way. Our Fermoy, Ireland, facility is FDA registered and certified to ISO for the manufacture of high-quality PCBAs, subassemblies and complete devices up to and including Class III medical devices. Sanmina Fermoy’s core specialization is manufacturing automation. The facility has a track record of 30 years of outstanding operational performance and customer service, backed by a highly experienced workforce.   Quality Technician- Microbiology –  Sanmina Ireland (Fermoy) Type:  12 month contract We are currently recruiting for a Quality Technician at Sanmina Ireland based in Fermoy. The successful candidate will have a Level 6 qualification (or higher) in quality or a related discipline. This person will ideally have at least 6 months of experience in a related role.    OBJECTIVES OF POSITION: Primary objective is to ensure customer satisfaction by monitoring, controlling and improving cleanroom related customer processes. Support the QE Microbiology team in the monitoring of cleanroom performance and biological, sterilisation, bioburden and endotoxin results. Generate and report on Quality metrics and improvement initiatives.  Perform laboratory testing and assigned laboratory duties so that timely microbiological/quality testing can be performed on site.   RESPONSIBILITIES: Generation of key performance controls as part of Quality Metrics System. Data collection, analyzing and reporting. Pareto and trend analysis. Initiate and drive Continuous Improvement programs. Support CAPA, NCM and RMA analysis and Improvement in the Quality Microbiology function. Appropriate support for other Quality areas as required from time to time for holiday or absence cover.   PERSONNEL SPECIFICATIONS  ESSENTIAL:    Certificate/ Diploma in Science preferably Biotechnology, Microbiology or Biochemistry, At least 1 years experience  In a similar Quality  role in the medical devices / Electronics or Pharmaceutical/ industry. Sound understanding and utilization of Problem Solving Techniques Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Power-point and Excel. Good Communications, Supervisory and influencing skills. Ability to write standard operating procedures, training documents, and regulatory responses.    Experience in Cleanrooms (ISO Class 8),   and Microbiology   DESIRABLE:      Experience in working within a Class 3 Medical Device Manufacturing Environment.