Qc Microbiology Technician

1996 In this year, Sandoz initiated the world's first biosimilar development program. More than 20 years of experience in the development of biosimilars have propelled us to be the leading company in the development of generics and biosimilars.
- At Sandoz Spain, we have two production plants in Palafolls and Les Franqueses. One of the main pillars of our strategy is to promote the development of our people, fostering the curiosity and inspiration of individuals and teams.
- We are a company committed to creating inclusive work environments and focused on sustainable initiatives that contribute positively to the environment. The Microbiology Laboratory at the Palafolls plant offers the opportunity to form part of a young, dynamic and proactive group that is committed to a modern, lean, digital laboratory, at the forefront of technology, and committed to quality, being a great opportunity for professional development and to learn in depth the aspects of microbiology involved in the manufacture of sterile drugs.
- As QC-Microbiology Technician, you’ll be using the latest equipment and be in charge of certifying and validating the microbiological quality control analyzes of the finished product, intermediates, raw material, and characterization of the microbial flora following the GMP regulations. You’ll have the scientific solidity and knowledge to manage and provide microbiological support to aseptic projects and processes at the plant, analytical validations, as well as research with a microbiological impact.**Your responsibilities include, but not limited to**:
**What you’ll bring to the role**:

- Coordination, execution and point of contact for

microbiological analyses requested by different
- partners and other Novartis plants ensuring lead
- time of results, and continuous contact and support.- Provide microbiological support to the investigations

of the different partners of Novartis/Sandoz with
- which Palafolls operates.- Provide microbiological support to the processes

and research related to aseptic manufacturing at the
- Palafolls plant.- Deviation management, OOS and definition and

implementation of CAPAs in the microbiology
- laboratory.- Ensure proper compliance with Good Laboratory

Practices and documentation of microbiological
- tests.- Writing of microbiological technical reports
- Support as SME in microbiology in audits and

inspections.

**Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion**:

- Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse team’s representative of the patients and communities we serve._

**Minimum requirements**
- Education- University degree, preferably Biology, Biotechnology,

Pharmacy or similar.- Working in the pharmaceutical industry in a GxP

environment- Knowledge and experience in microbiological quality

control laboratories within the pharmaceutical
- industry.
- Languages- Advanced spoken and written English, Spoken

Spanish
- Experiences:
- Experience in a microbiology laboratory in the

pharmaceutical industry in a similar position.- Knowledge of microbiology techniques.
- Knowledge in aseptic pharmaceutical manufacturing

environment.- Strong organizational skills and good communication

internally and with the organization.- Methodical and attention to detail: Focused on

Digital and Operational Excellence.- Collaboration, teamwork, decision making, high

ability to resolve unforeseen events
- Desirable requirements:
- Master's degree or specialization in microbiology will

be a plus.- Knowledge in molecular microbiological molecular

techniques of microbiological identification- Experience in writing technical reports in English.
- Experience in management and coordination of

laboratory and inter-departmental projects.
- Why Sandoz?
- 500 million patients were touched by Sandoz generic and biosimilar medicines in 2021 and while we’re proud of this, we know there is more we could do to continue to help pioneer access to medicines for people around the world.
- How will we do this? We believe new insights, perspectives and ground-breaking solutions can be found at the intersection of medical science and digital innovation. That a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment inspires new ways of working.
- We believe our potential can thrive and grow in an unbossed culture underpinned by integrity, curiosity and flexibility. And we can reinvent what's possible, when we collaborate with courage to aggressively and ambitiously tackle the world’s toughest medical challenges. Because the greatest risk in life, is the risk of never trying
- Imagine what you could do here at Sandoz**Division**
- Novartis Technical Operations

**Business Unit**
- QUALITY

**Country**
- Spain

**Work Location**
- Barcelona Palafolls

**Company/Legal Entity**
- Sandoz Industrial Product

**Functional Area**
- Quality

**Job Type**
- Full Time

**Employment Type**
- Temporary

**Shift Work**
- No

**Early Talent**
- No