Microbiologist II

Teva Pharmaceuticals; Forest (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Teva Pharmaceuticals is seeking a Microbiologist responsible for performing complex microbiological testing and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. The role involves monitoring environmental conditions, conducting tests, and maintaining a safe laboratory environment. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and relevant experience, preferably in pharmaceuticals. Benefits include comprehensive health insurance, retirement savings plans, and various employee assistance programs.

Benefits

Comprehensive Health Insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Assistance

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in microbiology lab focused on environmental monitoring.
• Experience preferred in pharmaceutical or medical device sectors.
• Understanding of cGMP is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform environmental monitoring for air, steam, and water testing.
• Conduct microbiology test methods validation and reporting.
• Draft/amend Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Data analysis

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s of Science degree

Tools

MS Office

EAM

SAP

Oracle

TrackWise

Job description

Who We Are

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

This position is responsible for performing routine and complex microbiological testing on surfaces, air, compressed gases, steam and purified water and is responsible for interpreting and reporting results. This position is also responsible for monitoring and compiling data for quarterly and yearly reports used to track and trend the EM activities, and preparation of media and reagent. This position will serve as the SME for micro and ensure all activities are performed in compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies and procedures.

How You’ll Spend Your Day

All areas of responsibility listed below are essential to the satisfactory performance of this position by any incumbents with reasonable accommodation if necessary. Any non-essential functions are assumed to be included in other related duties or assignments.

• Responsible for performing the environmental monitoring of the designated areas and support facilities during and after production.
• Responsible for collecting, testing, interpreting and reporting results for water, steam, air and compressed gases for micro testing.
• Responsible for performing and qualifying disinfectant studies.
• Responsible for validating microbiology test methods.
• Responsible for trending and various assessments/reports as required, e.g. quarterly and yearly reports.
• Responsible for assuring that required media is available and that the necessary qualifications are met, e.g. growth promotion.
• Responsible for conducting microbial identifications, whether by in-house methods or preparing and sending off-site.
• Responsible for lab organizational/operational set-up and qualification.
• Responsible for supporting validation/qualification activities (process/equipment/facility).
• Responsible for developing, transferring and validating microbiology test methods.
• Responsible for creating and maintaining a library of microbial organisms.
• Responsible for preparing samples for shipment to contract labs as applicable.
• Responsible for drafting/amending Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for the micro lab as needed.
• Responsible for preparing written reports of investigations as needed.
• Responsible for entering/reviewing data generated by other analyst(s) as needed.
• Responsible for supporting production, validation and quality assurance as needed.
• Responsible for completing training requirements and maintaining compliance with assignments.
• Responsible for maintaining work areas and performing job functions in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with company policies and procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP’s), Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s), Work Instructions (WI) and Batch Record instructions.
• Responsible for performing additional related duties as assigned.
  
  

Your Experience And Qualifications

Any equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience that fulfills the requirements of the position will be considered.

Education/Certification/Experience

• Requires Bachelor’s of Science degree with a minimum of 3 years relevant progressive experience in a microbiology laboratory with an emphasis on environmental monitoring activities.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment within pharmaceutical, medical device or nutraceutical industries is preferred.
• Understanding of cGMP is strongly preferred.
  
  

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Computer proficiency and working knowledge of MS Office products and systems such as EAM, SAP, Oracle, TrackWise and other computer relational databases.
• Self-directed with ability to organize and prioritize work.
• Detail oriented with ability to analyze information, create metrics and articulate the link to business needs/objectives.
• Interact positively and collaborate with co-workers, management and external partners.
• Communicate effectively with strong written and oral communication and technical writing skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and reporting requirements.
• Ability to motivate, influence and lead others with and/or without direct supervisory authority.
  
  

Problem Solving

• Proactively works on problems of a moderate to complex scope where evaluation of contributing factors requires the analysis of situations or data and an in-depth knowledge and evaluation of various known and unknown factors.
• Seeks out all resources when selecting methods and techniques for obtaining results.
• Acts independently and proactively to recommend and administer methods and procedures for problem resolution.
  
  

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: N/A

Enjoy a more rewarding choice

We Offer a Competitive Benefits Package, Including

Comprehensive Health Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription coverage starting on the first day of employment, providing the employee enrolls.

Retirement Savings: 401(k) with employer match, up to 6% and an annual 3.75% Defined Contribution to the 401k plan.

Time Off: Paid Time Off including vacation, sick/safe time, caretaker time and holidays.

Life and Disability Protection: Company paid Life and Disability insurance.

Additional benefits include, but are not limited to, Employee Assistance Program, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Tuition Assistance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account, Life Style Spending Account, Volunteer Time Off, Paid Parental Leave, if eligible , Family Building Benefits, Virtual Physical Therapy, Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurances, Identity Theft Protection, Legal Plan, Voluntary Life Insurance and Long Term Disability and more.

The total compensation may also include restricted stock units and discretionary awards, depending on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

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