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Microbiology Senior Quality Control Associate

Date: May 20, 2025

Location:

West Chester, United States, Pennsylvania, 19380

Company: Teva Pharmaceuticals

Job Id: 62071

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

In this microbiology laboratory position, your main responsibilities will be scheduling and supporting microbiological laboratory testing, data review, analysis of endotoxin and bioburden samples, and evaluation of environmental monitoring (EM) activities (including preparation of EM trend reports) within a GxP-compliant QC microbiology laboratory to support pre-clinical studies, clinical development and commercial production for biological products manufactured in a GMP production facility.

How you’ll spend your day

Position Summary:

• Perform microbiological testing activities (e.g., bioburden, endotoxin, special studies and qualifications) within a GxP-compliant QC microbiology laboratory to support pre-clinical studies and clinical development for biological products manufactured in a GMP production facility.

• Possess background and experience with aseptic techniques and environmental monitoring (EM) programs, including EM collection techniques.

• Conduct and write investigations independently or with minimal assistance.

• Prior experience in a GMP microbiology laboratory, and experience working with microorganism cultures and identification systems (e.g., MALDI) is a plus.

• Use and apply scientific/technical standards, principles, theories, concepts and techniques of bio-pharmaceutical drug development and GxP requirements.

• Display sound scientific/technical judgment and ability to review work for overall adequacy and accuracy.

• Demonstrate knowledge of local, regional and global regulatory compliance (ICH, GMP, EPA, OSHA, DEA, etc.) as applicable to the integral responsibilities of this position.

• Contribute actively to work on and resolve various scientific/technical problems of moderate scope and complexity.

• Work under general supervision. Follow established written procedures and processes.

• Support improving existing procedures and/or establishing new procedures.

• Contribute to completion of milestones associated with specific projects, both as an individual contributor and as part of the team.

• Frequent contact with project leaders and professional staff on goals, progress and resolution of issues. Infrequent inter-organizational and outside contacts on routine matters.

Your experience and qualifications

Required Education: Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology or other relevant scientific discipline from an accredited college or university

Required Skill: Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

Preferred: Knowledge of LIMS systems and Trackwise a plus

Preferred Education: Master’s degree in Microbiology or other relevant scientific discipline from an accredited college or university

Preferred Experience: MS with 2 years or BS with 5 years experience in Microbiology or Biology within the pharmaceutical industry.

Specialized Skills or Technical Knowledge:

Strong Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

Knowledge of LIMS system is a plus

Physical Requirments:

Ability to work in a laboratory performing microbiology

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.

+ The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a sign-on bonus, restricted stock units, and discretionary awards in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

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