Microbiology Intern

Mylan Teoranta

At VIATRIS, we see healthcare not as it is but as it should be. We act courageously and are uniquely positioned to be a source of stability in a world of evolving healthcare needs.
Viatris empowers people worldwide to live healthier at every stage of life.
We do so via:
Access – Providing high quality trusted medicines regardless of geography or circumstance;
Leadership – Advancing sustainable operations and innovative solutions to improve patient health; and
Partnership – Leveraging our collective expertise to connect people to products and services.
 

Our global portfolio includes best-in-class, iconic brand-name products as well as global key brands; generics, including branded and complex generics; and other offerings across a wide range of therapeutic areas. We are committed to helping create healthier communities worldwide through education, outreach and better access to treatment.

For those driven to live their lives with purpose, Viatris helps employees realise their full potential by creating a collaborative culture that fosters courage and resilience. Viatris is more than just a place to work. This is a place to make a difference in the world.

The Role & What You Will Be Doing

The Microbiology Student Intern will be responsible for assisting in the day-to-day microbiological testing of raw materials, in-process, finished product and stability product samples and completing the relevant GMP documentation. The Microbiology Student intern will also be responsible for trending, data entry, project work and any other duties assigned.

Every day, we rise to the challenge to make a difference and here's how the Microbiology Student Intern role will make an impact:

• Assist in routine Microbiological testing of raw materials, WFI, in process products in strict compliance with GLP & cGMP procedures.

• Assist in Environmental monitoring of classified areas.

• Assist/Perform Growth promotion and sterility testing of media supplied to microbiology laboratory.

• Support the validation programs including process and method validations.

• Develop familiarity with basic laboratory equipment and tests.

• Ensure that work is carried out safely and in compliance with the organization's quality system. Learn how to generate quality documentation in compliance with the internal organisational procedures and GMP.

• Take ownership and ensure all personally assigned duties are carried out and controlled in line with the internal organization's policies.

• Ensure the laboratory area is always maintained in a clean condition and supplies of consumables are in constant stock.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

About Your Skills & Experience

For this role, we're looking for a candidate who has an effective combination of the following qualifications, skills and experiences:

• Student undertaking a degree/diploma in Microbiology or relevant science related course. However, a combination of experience and/or education will be taken into consideration.

• Ability to perform or have good working knowledge of basic Microbiology testing and aseptic techniques.

• Must possess knowledge of the USP and EP Microbiological requirements.

• Excellent attention to detail.

• Strong interpersonal skills.

• Ability to effectively handle multiple tasks.

• Computer skills including Word & Excel.

• College level mathematics ability required.

• Ability to read and interpret general business documents. Ability to write routine reports and general business correspondence. Ability to work with peers and communicate basic concepts.

At Viatris, we are dedicated to building a truly diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't fully align with every requirement, we still encourage you to apply. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles.

Diversity & Inclusion at Viatris

At Viatris, diversity and inclusion are essential to our mission. The diversity we foster in all aspects of our business can be one of our greatest strengths in redefining healthcare not as it is, but as it should be. If you would like to know more about what diversity, equity and inclusion means to us, please visit https://www.viatris.com/en/Careers/Diversity-and-Inclusion

Sustainability at Viatris

Corporate social responsibility is fundamental to the Viatris mission. We work to advance responsible and sustainable operations and leverage our collective expertise to empower people to live healthier at every stage of life, recognizing that our actions affect the stakeholders and communities we serve. To learn more about our efforts, please visit https://www.viatris.com/en/about-us/corporate-responsibility

At Viatris, we offer competitive salaries, benefits and an inclusive environment where you can use your experiences, perspectives and skills to help make an impact on the lives of others. 

Viatris is an Equal Opportunity Employer.