Site Microbiologist

About Teva

Teva is a global biopharmaceutical company with a strong generics business and a focus on innovation across areas such as neuroscience and immunology. The company aims to improve patient outcomes through high-quality medicines and values collaboration, fresh ideas, inclusion, and professional growth.

Role Overview

Teva is hiring a Site Microbiologist for its Waterford site in Ireland. This is a permanent, full-time onsite position. The role is centered on leading the microbiology laboratory, shaping the site’s microbiology approach, and supporting the delivery of operational and quality goals.

The person in this role will oversee the full microbiology team, review team performance, and serve as the primary point of contact for microbiology-related matters across the site.

Please note that relocation assistance is not provided for this position.

Key Duties

• Own microbiology-related queries and investigations across the site.
• Coordinate with senior management on matters involving the microbiology team.
• Continuously plan, create, and roll out projects and systems that improve the microbiology function.
• Act as the site specialist for all microbiology topics.
• Support and help drive the site contamination control strategy in line with Annex 1 expectations.
• Coach, develop, and train microbiology analysts to maintain strong standards.
• Provide internal and external customer service while meeting quality expectations, Teva best practices, and cost-control goals.
• Ensure operational timelines are achieved and batches are prepared when required.
• Put in place GMP-compliant, cost-efficient systems that keep microbiology work aligned with Teva standards, cGMP, health and safety, best practices, and environmental requirements.
• Prepare the team to successfully support audits and inspections.

Required Background

Applicants must hold a third-level qualification in Microbiology.

The ideal candidate will bring extensive leadership experience in a busy microbiology laboratory within the pharmaceutical sector, along with strong technical knowledge of regulated microbiological methods and site contamination control practices.

Technical Knowledge Needed

• Practical knowledge of USP, Ph. Eur., and JP harmonised microbiological methods, including method verification and development.
• Deep understanding of microbiology and laboratory techniques used in pharma.
• Familiarity with steam sterilisation and microbiological media.
• Experience with environmental control, routine monitoring, and method validation.
• Understanding of microorganisms, bioburden, contamination control, and the risks linked to non-sterile inhalation products.
• Working knowledge of PW systems and microbial control.
• Knowledge of microbial identification methods.
• Good grasp of contamination control strategy and Annex 1 requirements.

Internal Applicant Notes

For current Teva employees applying internally, eligibility depends on being an active Teva employee, meeting the basic role requirements, having a most recent performance review rating of at least “Successful,” not being on a performance improvement plan, applying within the stated time window, and having completed at least twelve months in the current position.

Unless explicitly mentioned in the job description, work authorisation sponsorship and relocation support should not be assumed.

The internal application deadline is Friday 8th May 2026.

Equal Opportunity

Teva Pharmaceuticals states that it is committed to equal employment opportunity and maintaining a diverse, inclusive workplace. The company notes that accommodations can be requested during recruitment and selection, and any accommodation details shared will be treated confidentially and used only to support an accessible candidate experience.