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At VIATRIS, we see healthcare not as it is but as it should be. We act courageously and are uniquely positioned to be a source of stability in a world of evolving healthcare needs.

Viatris empowers people worldwide to live healthier at every stage of life.

We do so via:

Access – Providing high quality trusted medicines regardless of geography or circumstance;
Leadership – Advancing sustainable operations and innovative solutions to improve patient health; and
Partnership – Leveraging our collective expertise to connect people to products and services.

Our global portfolio includes best-in-class, iconic brand-name products as well as global key brands; generics, including branded and complex generics; and other offerings across a wide range of therapeutic areas. We are committed to helping create healthier communities worldwide through education, outreach and better access to treatment.

For those driven to live their lives with purpose, Viatris helps employees realise their full potential by creating a collaborative culture that fosters courage and resilience. Viatris is more than just a place to work. This is a place to make a difference in the world.

The Role & What You Will Be Doing

The Microbiology Laboratory Technician III will be responsible for the day to day microbiological testing of raw materials, in-process, finished product and stability product samples and completing the relevant GMP documentation. This position will also include report writing, investigation work and review of raw data/ batch paperwork:

Every day, we rise to the challenge to make a difference and here’s how the Microbiology Technician Level III role will make an impact:

Perform microbiological testing of raw materials, in-process samples, finished products, water, stability, and validation samples for bioburden (membrane filtration/direct method), endotoxin (Gel Clot/Kinetic assays), and sterility.
Conduct environmental and personnel monitoring of classified areas, including sampling, observation, and analysis of results.
Perform growth promotion and sterility testing of microbiological media used in the laboratory.
Carry out media fill inspections and ensure compliance with aseptic process requirements.
Identify microorganisms (bacteria and moulds) to genus and/or species level using appropriate microbiological methods.
Support validation programs, including process, method, and equipment validations, and assist in related documentation and reporting.
Prepare, review, and complete laboratory documentation, including raw data, batch paperwork, validation reports, and investigation reports (IRs).
Maintain and assist with the microbiology laboratory calibration schedule and ensure compliance with quality standards.
Participate in projects and continuous improvement initiatives as assigned by the Microbiology Manager or Team Leader.
Provide training and guidance to new or existing team members, ensuring proper documentation of all training activities.
Perform other related microbiology laboratory duties as assigned to support departmental goals and GMP compliance.

About Your Skills & Experience

For this role, we’re looking for a candidate who has an effective combination of the following qualifications, skills and experiences:

Minimum of a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a Science related discipline (preferably Microbiology) and some experience within a Microbiology department of a pharmaceutical company.
College level mathematics ability required.
Ability to perform Sterility, Bioburden and Endotoxin testing.
Must possess knowledge of the USP and EP Microbiological requirements.
Ability to prepare and execute comprehensive investigation reports using Risk Analysis Tools.
Must possess knowledge and have experience of working within an FDA/IMB regulated facility.
Excellent attention to detail.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Effectively handle multiple tasks.
Computer skills including Word, Excel.
Ability to write and speak with fluent English essential.

At Viatris, we are dedicated to building a truly diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t fully align with every requirement, we still encourage you to apply. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles.

Benefits at Viatris

At Viatris, we offer competitive salaries, benefits and an inclusive environment where you can use your experiences, perspectives and skills to help make an impact on the lives of others. Some of our benefits include the following on top of a competitive salary:

Excellent career progression opportunities
Work-life balance initiatives
Bonus scheme
Health insurance
Pension

Diversity & Inclusion at Viatris

At Viatris, diversity and inclusion are essential to our mission. The diversity we foster in all aspects of our business can be one of our greatest strengths in redefining healthcare not as it is, but as it should be. If you would like to know more about what diversity, equity and inclusion means to us, please visit https://www.viatris.com/en/Careers/Diversity-and-Inclusion

Sustainability at Viatris

Corporate social responsibility is fundamental to the Viatris mission. We work to advance responsible and sustainable operations and leverage our collective expertise to empower people to live healthier at every stage of life, recognizing that our actions affect the stakeholders and communities we serve. To learn more about our efforts, please visit https://www.viatris.com/en/about-us/corporate-responsibility

At Viatris, we offer competitive salaries, benefits and an inclusive environment where you can use your experiences, perspectives and skills to help make an impact on the lives of others.

Viatris is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Microbiology Technician Level III

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