Teva Site Microbiologist 

Ireland 

480289693

We would like to invite applications for the role of Site Microbiologist at our Waterford site. This is a Permanent Position.

• Responsible for all micro queries and investigations around the site
• Liaising with senior management on all queries relating to the micro team
• Proactively plans for, develops and implement new projects and systems for the micro team on an ongoing basis
• Being a subject matter expert on all matters relating to micro
• Supports and drives the Contamination Control Strategy for the site in accordance with Annex 1 requirements
• Develop and train the micro analysts on the team to the best standards
• Deliver Customer Service (both internal and external) in accordance with Quality standards, ‘TEVA Best Practices’ and Cost Control.
• Ensure that operational schedules are met with all batches being ready as needed
• Ensure GMP compliant, cost effective systems are developed in place and operational in order to ensure all work carried out by Microbiology personnel is in compliance with required standards conforming to TEVA, cGMP, and Health and Safety, TEVA Best Practice and Environmental requirements.
• Ensure the team are fully ready for all audits and inspections as required

Are you:

• Third Level qualified in Microbiology (essential)

Do you have:

• Extensive management experience in a high throughput Microbiology Laboratory within the Pharma industry
• Excellent Knowledge of Regulatory USP/Ph.Eur/JP harmonised microbiological methods, method verification/development ensuring the site is in compliance with all micro regulations
• Comprehensive Knowledge of Microbiology and Microbiological Techniques in the Pharma Industry
• Knowledge of Steam Sterilisation and microbiological media.
• Knowledge of environmental control, routine monitoring and method validation.
• Understanding of microorganisms and bioburden/contamination control and the risk associated with non-sterile inhalation products.
• Knowledge of PW systems and microbial control
• Knowledge of microbial identification methods
• Good understanding of Contamination Control Strategy and Annex 1 requirements

Teva designs eligibility to empower and enable employees to manage their careers internally and provides an easy and smooth process to view and apply. To be considered for an open internally posted position, an employee must:

• Be a current employee of Teva
• Meet the basic requirements for the job
• Have received a rating not lower than “Successful” on their most recent performance review and must not currently be on a performance improvement plan
• Apply to the posted requisition within the allotted time frame
• Have been in their current position for a minimum tenure of twelve (12) months

Unless explicitly stated in the job description, no company sponsored work authorisation or relocation assistance should be assumed.