Site Microbiologist

Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.; Waterford; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company is looking for a Site Microbiologist at their Waterford location. The role involves managing the microbiology lab, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and mentoring the team. Candidates should have a relevant degree and extensive experience in a high throughput microbiology laboratory. This position is essential for maintaining the site's operational and quality objectives.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in microbiology within the pharma industry.
• Strong understanding of microbiological techniques and regulatory requirements.
• Knowledge in methods for steam sterilization and environmental control.

Responsibilities

• Manage the microbiology lab and oversee all micro-related queries.
• Ensure compliance with GMP and contamination control strategies.
• Train and develop micro analysts and ensure audit readiness.

Skills

Management experience in high throughput microbiology laboratory

Knowledge of regulatory microbiological methods

Knowledge of contamination control

Education

Third Level qualification in Microbiology

Job description

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Together, we’re on a mission to make good health more affordable and accessible, to help millions around the world enjoy healthier lives. It’s a mission that bonds our people across nearly 60 countries and a rich, diverse variety of nationalities and backgrounds. Working here means working with the world’s leading manufacturer of generic medicines, and the proud producer of many of the products on the World Health Organization’s Essential Medicines List. Today, at least 200 million people around the world take one of our medicines every single day. An amazing number, but we’re always looking for new ways to continue making a difference, and new people to make a difference with.

The Opportunity

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

The Site Microbiologist is responsible for the Management of the Microbiology Lab and defines the microbiology strategy for the site in order to meet TEVA Waterford Operational and Quality objectives.

The successful person will be managing the full micro team for the site along with reviewing departmental performance and acting as the site main contact for all micro related queries.

There is no relocation support offered for this role.

How You'll Spend Your Day

• 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

Who We're Looking For

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

Internal Eligibility for Job Postings

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.

Deadline for internal applications will close on Tuesday 1st July 2025 #TJ

Teva’s Equal Employment Opportunity Commitment

Teva Pharmaceuticals is committed to equal opportunity in employment. It is Teva's global policy that equal employment opportunity be provided without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry, veteran status, national or ethnic origin or any other legally recognized status entitled to protection under applicable laws. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace for all. If you are contacted for a job opportunity, please advise us of any accommodations needed to support you throughout the recruitment and selection process. All accommodation information provided will be treated as confidential and used only for the purpose of providing an accessible candidate experience.