QC Specialist Microbiology II (d/f/m)

Job Description Summary

Job Description

150+ is the number of new analytical methods developed and validated within the Microbiological Quality Control and AS&T (Analytical Science and Technology) team in a year. Join us and, by working as part of an interdisciplinary team, you will gain key skills and help co-create the "new" Sandoz and Lek!

As a Quality Control Specialist Microbiology, you will be responsible for professional work in the microbiology and analytical field, including writing protocols and procedures, validating methods, communicating with analysts (taking care of your area, coordinating and planning work), conducting deviation surveys, taking care of analytical equipment, writing instructions for process documentation, participating in inspections and other similar tasks.

Your key responsibilities:

Your responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Resolving microbiological analytical deviations and implementing preventive/corrective actions
• Ensuring that all activities carried out are in line with current good practices, including data integrity
• Review and approval of analytical data/tests (analytical release of samples).
• Responsibility for validation and troubleshooting of analytical methods in accordance with requirements and support for the introduction of new methods and techniques.
• Participating in the selection of new equipment and maintenance of laboratory equipment and ensuring the competence of colleagues for the job.
• Responsibility for the production and revision of general, operating procedures, certificates of analysis, analytical and registration documentation.
• Ensuring that analytical documentation is properly processed and archived.
• Supporting the continuous readiness for inspections in their area of responsibility and communication with the clients of the analyses.

What you will bring to the role:

• A university degree in microbiology, biochemistry, pharmacy, chemistry or another natural science.
• Active knowledge of English and fluency in Slovenian.
• Preferably work experience in quality, development, production or other relevant fields.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office.  

You’ll receive:

Employment at the most reputable employer in Slovenia offers Competitive salary, Annual bonus, Flexible working schedule, tailored to your needs, possibility to work from home, Pension scheme, Employee Recognition Scheme, Expanded program for the promotion of health in the field of physical, mental and social well-being (Energized for Life), Unlimited learning and development opportunities. 

Possible job locations: Ljubljana

We offer a temporary employment, with a 6-month probation period.

You are kindly invited to submit your application in the English or Slovene language, including your CV by the 25th of February 2025.

Why Sandoz?

Generic and Biosimilar medicines are the backbone of the global medicines industry. Sandoz, a leader in this sector, touched the lives of almost 500 million patients last year and while we are proud of this achievement, we have an ambition to do more!

With investments in new development capabilities, state-of-the-art production sites, new acquisitions, and partnerships, we have the opportunity to shape the future of Sandoz and help more patients gain access to low-cost, high-quality medicines, sustainably.

Our momentum and entrepreneurial spirit is powered by an open, collaborative culture driven by our talented and ambitious colleagues, who, in return for applying their skills experience an agile and collegiate environment with impactful, flexible-hybrid careers, where diversity is welcomed and where personal growth is encouraged!

The future is ours to shape!

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
Sandoz is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse team’s representative of the patients and communities we serve. 

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