**Microbiologist**
Do you have experience carrying out Microbiological Quality Control testing on raw materials, water, bulk, finished product, and Microbiological Environmental and Personnel testing to ensure
We are looking for experienced Microbiologists, available for immediate start, with experience in pharmaceuticals and microbiological testing and analysis to join the team
- An exciting 12 months Fixed-term Full-time opportunity
- Work in a manner which protects the safety and well-being of self, others, and the environment
**About AstraZeneca**
Join the team where everyone feels a personal connection to the people that we impact. From our science labs to manufacturing at scale, we are committed to delivering at the highest quality. It's inspiring and rewarding work, influencing every part of the product lifecycle to deliver life-changing medicines. To ultimately make people's lives better - from patients and their families to all of us in society.
The North Ryde manufacturing facility remains an important centre for both AstraZeneca and manufacturing in Australia. We are proud of our long heritage in Australia, where for more than 65 years, AstraZeneca has been providing medicines to treat many cancers and chronic diseases, saving lives and extending life for millions of Australians.
**What you'll do**
We currently have opportunities to join our Microbiology team:
Reporting to the Microbiology Team Lead, you will be responsible for a wide range of microbiological tests, including quality control testing and Environmental Monitoring, and you will be given the opportunity to improve our processes. In addition, you will follow up on deviations and out of specification results and you will contribute in training exercises. Responsibilities include:
- Standard routine tests on products, materials, and generating laboratory results, using a range of analytical and microbial techniques such as sterility, isolator, endotoxin and bioburden testing.
- Environmental monitoring of the production facility, including viable, non-viable and utilities testing such as water and compressed gas sampling.
- Ensuring appropriate quality systems are followed to meet GLP, GMP, and HSE standards
- Understanding the quality control processes and performing appropriate tasks in the laboratory to meet customer demands
**Essential for the role**
- Tertiary qualifications in Science or related
- Functional mastery of written and spoken English
- Experience in Microbiological testing and analysis
- Experience in Valuable Manufacturing Practices
- Good Laboratory Practice
- Computer literate (Microsoft Applications: Word, Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint etc)
- Knowledge and understanding of the principles and concepts of compliance management
- Competent in problem solving and microbiological risk analysis
- Highly proficient in time management and administrative tasks
- Technical report capability
- Pharmaceutical Experience
- Cleanroom and/or sterility testing experience
**Desirable for the role**
- Knowledge and understanding of Safety, Health and Environment
**Why AstraZeneca**
At AstraZeneca we're dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. There's no better place to make a difference to medicine, patients and society. An inclusive culture that champions diversity and collaboration, and always committed to lifelong learning, growth and development. We're on an exciting journey to pioneer the future of healthcare.
AstraZeneca in Australia has been formally recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA). As an organisation we stand with confidence on our gender equality initiatives including pay equity, leadership development programs, and zero tolerance for gender-based harassment. This achievement exemplifies our commitment to building high performing, inclusive and diverse teams that collaborate across our enterprise, aligned to our values and strategic priority of being a Great Place to Work
**Other Benefits**
- YOU Days
- offer an extra day off every month
- On site car park
- On site staff canteen
**So, what's next?**
- Are you already imagining yourself joining our team? Good, because we can't wait to hear from you.
- Are you ready to bring new ideas and fresh thinking to the table? Brilliant! We have a seat available, and we hope it's yours.
**Where can I find out more?
📌 Microbiologist
🏢 AstraZeneca
📍 Sydney