QC Microbiologist to AstraZeneca

Job description
On behalf of Astrazeneca we are now looking for candidates for a consultant assignment as a QC microbiologist.  The assignment is planned to start as soon as possible and to last until 2020-09-18. You will be employed by Randstad Life Sciences and this will be your first assignment.

Randstad Life Sciences is specialized in competences within Life Science. As a consultant with us, you get a competitive salary, benefits and collective agreements. Your consultant manager is always there for you and ensures that you get varying and developing assignments at different companies, within different industries. At Randstad Life Sciences, your personal development is in focus, and you are offered a large network and many social activities.


About AstraZeneca

Do you have expertise in, and passion for, Microbiology? Would you like to apply your expertise in brand new laboratories with the highest technology, in a company that follows the science and turns ideas into life changing medicines?


Then AstraZeneca’s new BioManufacturing Center in Södertälje might be of interest to you, we have an exciting opportunity for a QC Microbiologist to join our new plant!


At AstraZeneca we turn ideas into life changing medicines and strive to continuously meet the unmet needs of patients worldwide. Working here means being entrepreneurial, thinking big and working together to make the impossible a reality. If you are swift to action, confident to lead, willing to collaborate, and curious about what science can do, then you’re our kind of person.


AstraZeneca's "production heart" in Södertälje, is one of the world's largest manufacturing units for pharmaceuticals. Here, we thrive in a high-tech and LEAN-based environment where we value collaboration, improvement work and smart solutions highly.


The new BioManufacturing Center will supply the next generation of biological drugs from the AstraZeneca pipeline; supporting the acceleration of the biologic portfolio. The new manufacturing plant will focus on the filling and packaging of protein therapeutics for late stage clinical and commercial products.



Responsibilities
Your role


As a Microbiologist you will be a critical key player in performing laboratory tests in accordance cGMP to produce reliable and precise data to support product release and scientific investigations. 


You will also be instrumental in supporting production activities such as environmental monitoring of classified areas. What we ask from you is also to lead by example and acts as a role model according AstraZeneca values and behaviours




Examples of the analytical methods that you will be working with:


Identification of microorganism by a state of the art MALDI-TOF system
Product release testing of endotoxin analysis using singe use cartridge technology 
Microbial Bio-burden of water using a Rapid Microbiological Method based on solid phase cytometry 
Perform growth promotion tests on microbial growth media
Cultivate and read Biological Indicators to ensure that disinfectant and sterilisation processes are in place 


As a QC Microbiologist you will also be working with:


Write and execute SOPs and reports and keep up to date with technical developments
Perform data review/approval and data retention activities. Input data for trending purpose 
Perform a variety of non-routine testing including analytical method transfer and validation, experimental/validation work and analytical support to production
Work with improvements of established processes using LEAN as key philosophy 
Provides support to functional and cross functional investigations when needed


Qualifications
Essential Requirements


Fluent in both Swedish and English, both verbally and in writing 
Master’s degree or equivalent in Microbiology
Experience in a Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) environment / Good Laboratory Practice (GLP)
Good understanding of Quality Control testing techniques and Previous Biopharmaceutical Industry experience or equivalent 



Why AstraZeneca?


When we at AstraZeneca see the chance to change, we take this opportunity - for every opportunity, no matter how small, can be the beginning of something big. Delivering medicine that changes people's lives is about having an entrepreneurial spirit - finding moments and understanding its potential.


We are therefore looking for you, who together with your team will make a difference for patients' lives every day. AstraZeneca welcome your positive attitude and your desire to develop both yourself, your team and the department


You will get use for your drive and your ability to work carefully and structured even at a high tempo.


Are you ready to make a difference? Send in your application, and we’ll make it happen together!

Application
2020-03-06, selection and interviews will be ongoing. The position may be filled before the last day of application, therefore, apply as soon as possible.

About the company
Randstad Life Sciences specializes in the field of science and is part of Randstad, the world leader in recruitment and consulting with operations in 38 countries. With this global network, in combination with our strong local foundation, we can offer a wide range of varied and developing assignments and jobs for you who are a specialist in life science. Our mission is to help you reach your true potential with your career in focus!