R&D Microbiological Lab Analyst (Sapes)

We are one of the leading complex drug delivery and formulation developers, using our key in-house technologies to support improved patient compliance. We service a broad partner network of over 250 customers in over 90 countries throughout Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Asia, Australia and Southern Africa.

Our portfolio consists of over 100 products, and today we are working on one of the most extensive and advanced pipelines in Long Acting Injectables, Sustained Release formulations and Preservative Free Ophthalmics, produced in our in-house US-FDA and EU-approved facilities.

We proudly employ more than 1,200 people from over 22 different nationalities across 9 locations. We welcome the opportunity to expand our collaboration with existing partners as well as to establish new partnerships, while remaining committed to our vision “to make a difference in people’s lives” through our everyday activities and our products.

Due to continuous growth and expansion, Pharmathen Pharmaceuticals offers a great opportunity for career development and is seeking to recruit an R&D Microbiological Lab Analyst to join our R&D team at Sapes, Northern Greece premises.

The R&D Microbiological Lab Analyst is responsible for conducting microbiological tests and carrying out specialized analytical tests so as to provide assistance to the R&D team. These include routine and non-routine microbiological tests on in-process, final container products and stability samples, as well as analytical method development. This position also contributes to the completion of routine technical tasks.

More particularly:

What you’ll do:

• Use a range of methods from standard and well established routines to specially adapted processes
• Plan own work within the constraints of a research program or test schedule
• Liaise with the maintenance staff on repair of faults or modifications
• Work on specific projects under guidance of a technical specialist
• Record data, observations, and conclusions
• Work on R&D projects for new products
• Keep accurate and detailed records on various procedures and protocol
• Generate reports on projects, testing, etc.
• Perform various tests on products
• Support activities regarding audits and contract labs

Requirements

Requirements:

The ideal candidate should have:

• BSc Degree in Microbiology, Biomedical Sciences or relevant field
• At least 2 years’ relevant experience in a relevant role in the pharmaceutical industry
• Proven experience in microbiological lab techniques.

Job-Specific Skills:

• Organizational Skills
• Computer literacy skills
• Excellent communication skills both in Greek and English (writing and speaking)
• Competent in microbiological laboratory instrumentation
• Demonstrated ability to work on multiple projects and meet timelines
• Strong problem solving skills

Benefits

Benefits:

What you will gain:

• Involvement in a high-caliber, team-oriented and dynamic atmosphere
• Exposure to challenging business issues and practices
• Great opportunity to leverage and develop your business/scientific knowledge and skills

Join our team and experience the unique Pharmathen’s culture that gives you the opportunity to innovate, to make decisions, to achieve your own potential and to chart your own career!

Pharmathen is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications regardless of gender, race, age, religion, sexual orientation, and national origin.