Senior Microbiology Technician

Who We Are

We touch the lives of over 200 million patients every day, and billions every year. After all, everyone needs healthcare or medication at some point. Yet until today, you may not have heard of us. We’re Teva, a global pharmaceutical company, committed to increasing access to high-quality healthcare to patients around the world and we currently have a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Microbiology Technician to join our team on a permanent basis.

At Teva Runcorn, we develop, manufacture and market innovative and affordable medicines, specialising in sterile liquid products mainly used for treating respiratory conditions using Blow-Fill-Seal technology as well as injectable Combination Products such as our MS treatment Copaxone.

A Day In The Life Of A Senior Microbiology Technician

This exciting position will cover the coaching and direction of technicians in all aspects of microbiology testing and tasks across the Laboratory.

Please note - this role will require you to work shifts 6am - 6pm (including every other weekend).

Key Responsibilities:

• Documentation - checking and approval of batch documentation, (Product and starting materials). Ensure a high level of compliance in accordance with CGMP and maintain performance through regular review of data and data management systems.
• Testing - To provide testing support when required for raw materials, bulk and finished product. Assist with co-ordination of testing activities. Complete complex investigations using root cause analysis, trending results, and finding corrective or preventative actions. Enhance the laboratories performance through drive and continuous improvements.
• Trend and review LIMS results or product review reports in accordance with company procedures.
• Training - Training of laboratory / site personnel in microbiology techniques and knowledge.
• Review and approval of Microbiology data and other appropriate documentation, support the Microbiology Department and deputise for Team Leader if required.
• Act in a QC Quality Assurance Unit capacity independent from testing activities for raw material/component release.

Who We're Looking For?

Do you have?

• A degree qualification within a relevant science based discipline
• Significant experience within Pharmaceutical Microbiology environment
• Technical knowledge and expertise in a regulated microbiology laboratory environment.
• An understanding of GMP/EP requirements and Regulators Expectations
• Aseptic Techniques knowledge
• Technical Report writing experience would be desirable
• Computer-literate with experience in the use of Laboratory databases (eg. LIMS) and some Quality systems (Deviation, Change Control, CAPA support, Documentation)

Are You?

• Someone with a keen eye for detail
• Driven by continuous improvement
• An analytical thinker
• Well organised with strong time keeping skills

If so – we would value hearing from you!

What We Offer

• 23.5 paid shift holidays per year with the option to buy and sell up to 3.5 days annual leave each year
• Private healthcare scheme through Bupa
• A formal training and development programme specific to your role and department
• Company pension – flexible employee and employer contributions
• Competitive salary and shift allowance
• Employee assistance programme
• A number of health benefits including: Life Assurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Income protection
• Plus many other flexible benefits via salary sacrifice: Cycle to work scheme, online and in store discounts and much more

Already Working @TEVA?

If you are a current Teva employee, please apply using the internal career site available on "Employee Central". By doing so, your application will be treated with priority. You will also be able to see opportunities that are open exclusively to Teva employees. Use the following link to search and apply: Internal Career Site

The internal career site is available from your home network as well. If you have trouble accessing your EC account, please contact your local HR/IT partner.

Deadline for internal applications will close on Friday 29th November 2024 #TJ

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At Teva, we pride ourselves on being a company where we can all thrive, and where everyone feels comfortable being their true self.

Diversity and inclusion sits at the heart of everything we do. By valuing difference, we can be a better employer for our colleagues, and provide a better service for our customers and patients. That is why we are constantly looking for ways in which we can learn from each other, embrace what makes us unique and contribute to a fairer society free from discrimination and prejudice.