Site Microbiologist

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We’re Teva, a leading innovative biopharmaceutical company, enabled by a world-class generics business. Whether it’s innovating in the fields of neuroscience and immunology or delivering high-quality medicine worldwide, we’re dedicated to addressing patients’ needs now and in the future. Here, you will be part of a high-performing, inclusive culture that values fresh thinking and collaboration. You'll have the room to grow, the flexibility to balance life with work, and the opportunity to better health worldwide, together.

The Opportunity

We would like to invite applications for the role of Site Microbiologist at our Waterford site. This is a Permanent Position.

The Site Microbiologist is responsible for the Management of the Microbiology Lab and defines the microbiology strategy for the site in order to meet TEVA Waterford Operational and Quality objectives.

The successful person will be managing the full micro team for the site along with reviewing departmental performance and acting as the site main contact for all micro related queries.

There is no relocation support offered for this role.

How You’ll Spend Your Day

Responsible for all micro queries and investigations around the site

Liaising with senior management on all queries relating to the micro team

Proactively plans for, develops and implement new projects and systems for the micro team on an ongoing basis

Being a subject matter expert on all matters relating to micro

Supports and drives the Contamination Control Strategy for the site in accordance with Annex 1 requirements

Develop and train the micro analysts on the team to the best standards

Deliver Customer Service (both internal and external) in accordance with Quality standards, ‘TEVA Best Practices’ and Cost Control.

Ensure that operational schedules are met with all batches being ready as needed

Ensure GMP compliant, cost effective systems are developed in place and operational in order to ensure all work carried out by Microbiology personnel is in compliance with required standards conforming to TEVA, cGMP, and Health and Safety, TEVA Best Practice and Environmental requirements.

Ensure the team are fully ready for all audits and inspections as required

Your Skills and Experience

Are you:

Third Level qualified in Microbiology (essential)

Do you have:           

Extensive management experience in a high throughput Microbiology Laboratory within the Pharma industry

Excellent Knowledge of Regulatory USP/Ph.Eur/JP harmonised microbiological methods, method verification/development ensuring the site is in compliance with all micro regulations

Comprehensive Knowledge of Microbiology and Microbiological Techniques in the Pharma Industry

Knowledge of Steam Sterilisation and microbiological media.

Knowledge of environmental control, routine monitoring and method validation.

Understanding of microorganisms and bioburden/contamination control and the risk associated with non-sterile inhalation products.

Knowledge of PW systems and microbial control

Knowledge of microbial identification methods

Good understanding of Contamination Control Strategy and Annex 1 requirements

Already Working @TEVA?

Teva designs eligibility to empower and enable employees to manage their careers internally and provides an easy and smooth process to view and apply. To be considered for an open internally posted position, an employee must:

Be a current employee of Teva

Meet the basic requirements for the job

Have received a rating not lower than “Successful” on their most recent performance review and must not currently be on a performance improvement plan

Apply to the posted requisition within the allotted time frame

Have been in their current position for a minimum tenure of twelve (12) months

Unless explicitly stated in the job description, no company sponsored work authorisation or relocation assistance should be assumed.

Deadline for internal applications will close on Friday 8th May 2026  #TJ

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