Trainee, Microbiology

About Apotex Inc.

Apotex is a Canadian-based global health company. We improve everyday access to affordable, innovative medicines and health products for millions of people worldwide, with a broad portfolio of generic, biosimilar, innovative branded pharmaceuticals and consumer health products. Headquartered in Toronto, with regional offices globally, including in the United States, Mexico and India, we are the largest Canadian-based pharmaceutical company and a health partner of choice for the Americas for pharmaceutical licensing and product acquisitions.

For more information visit: www.apotex.com.

Job Summary

The desired candidate must possess adequate knowledge and experience in various techniques of microbiological testing of Oral solid dosage forms and the operation of applicable instruments.

Job Responsibilities

• To execute the sampling and analysis of water samples, perform the Environmental monitoring and testing, swab sampling and testing, compressed air/Nitrogen gas monitoring
• Perform the Microbial limit test of API, excipients, Intermediates and Finished goods.
• Operate the autoclave for sterilization and decontamination.
• Gram staining of organisms to identify the recovered organisms.
• Media preparation and growth promotion test.
• Swab sampling and testing
• Ensures that all work is performed in compliance with current Good Manufacturing Practices, Good Laboratory Practices and Standard Operating Procedures with established safety standards, compendia and other regulatory requirements.
• To ensure timely completion of all the analysis and data compilation.
• Works as a member of a team to achieve all outcomes.
• Performs all work in support of Apotex Corporate Values of Collaboration, Courage, Perseverance, Passion;
  
  

Job Requirements

• Education
• Minimum M. Sc. in Microbiology or related life sciences.
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Should be proficient in MS office tools
• Should have competent verbal & written communication skills
• Experience of working on online modules / software like LIMS, would be an added advantage
• Should have basic knowledge on regulatory guidelines and cGMP activities.
• Experience
• Not applicable
  

At Apotex, we are committed to fostering a welcoming and accessible work environment, where all everyone feels valued, respected, and supported to succeed.

We offer accommodation for applicants with disabilities as part of its recruitment process. If you are contacted to arrange for an interview or testing, please advise us if you require an accommodation.