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.  
 

Every day, we rise to the challenge to make a difference and here’s how the (Senior Quality Control Analyst /Microbiology) role will make an impact:

• Position summary:

Senior Microbiologist is required to perform day to day duties in the Microbiology Laboratory, including

routine testing, non- routine testing, and environmental monitoring. They are involved in both testing

and interpretation of data.

Senior Microbiologist must perform all testing accordance with approved Company Standard Operating

Procedures and in an efficient, responsible, accurate and professional manner, co-operating and

contributing to the overall objectives of the Company.

Job Specific technical/Functional/Professional Competencies:

A – Identification Task:

• Purify isolates to single colonies using appropriate media and incubation conditions.
• Prepare and read wet mounts, Gram stains and Spore stains.
• Perform preliminary and confirmatory tests for the identification of microorganisms.
• Prepare VITEK cards for identification. Report and interpret results.
• Maintain the departmental culture collection.
• Perform identification of mold isolates.
• Proper completion and review of associated logbooks.
• Complete prompt and timely investigations of any irregularities concerning isolates identification.
• Report issues to Microbiology Supervisor.
• Use reference materials to source information to confirm identification results.
• Ensure adequate supplies of consumables and equipment.