Microbiological Lab Analyst

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 1,300 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 a Microbiological Lab Analyst to join our Quality Control team at Sapes, Northern Greece premises.

The Microbiological Lab Analyst is responsible for conducting microbiological tests that support the release of intermediates and finished products. These include routine and non-routine microbiological tests on in-process and final container products, as well as environmental monitoring samples. This position also contributes to the completion of routine technical tasks.

More particularly:

What you’ll do:

• Monitor samples, in-process product samples, raw materials, and environmental monitoring (EM) samples
• Maintain accurate and complete test records
• Maintain sample logs on a daily basis to ensure timely testing and tracking of all samples
• Conduct and communicate results of lab investigations when test results fall outside pre-established specifications (OOS)
• Support activities regarding audits of suppliers and contract labs in support of vendor certification program

Requirements

The ideal candidate should have:

• BSc Degree in Microbiology, Biomedical Sciences, Food Technologist, or relevant field
• 0 - 2 years of experience in a similar role in considered an asset

Job-Specific Skills:

• Excellent communication in English language (writing & speaking)
• Competent in microbiological laboratory instrumentation
• Strong problem solving skills

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.