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Taro Pharmaceuticals’ mission is to improve the health and well-being of people everywhere as the world’s trusted source for innovative, effective drugs. In order to meet the demands of our clients and the general populace, we are dedicated to being at the forefront of healthcare product innovation, development, production, and marketing.

As a result of our commitment to the dermatological industry, we are a reliable supplier of numerous topical products, such as but not limited to creams, ointments, liquids, and gels.

With the support of Sun Pharma, one of the leading specialised generic pharmaceutical businesses in the world, we are committed to delivering a healthy, safe, and enjoyable environment for all of our workers.

We offer competitive benefits packages that take into account the diverse demands of our employees and their families.

What we offer:

• A safe and clean; GMP regulated work environment
• Opportunities for career growth and development
• A competitive wage/salary
• Incentive bonus programs that are designed to reward employees for their individual contributions
• Benefit programs designed to support our employees and their families, including comprehensive health & dental benefits package, group RRSP matching program, direct access to healthcare and well-being programs, and paid time off
• Employee training and organizational development programs including tuition reimbursement, internal mobility programs, and employee recognition programs

Job Summary:

The major responsibility of this role is to consistently deliver output that meets Good Manufacturing Practise requirements. The microbiologist is largely autonomously responsible for carrying out laboratory tests in accordance with established compendial and in-house protocols.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Microbiological testing as per USP <61> and <62> for RMs, In-process bulk, F/G and stability samples.
• Microbiological testing of purified water and city water.
• Environmental monitoring includes active air, passive air, surfaces, compressed air, and non-viable particulate counts.
• Perform microbial recovery studies for method validation.
• Perform Antimicrobial effectiveness studies and intrinsic antimicrobial testing.
• Antibiotic assays using the cylinder plate method and turbidometric analysis
• Media preparation, sterilization, and QC testing of culture media for sterility and growth promotion tests
• Media preparation, sterilization, and QC testing of culture media for sterility and growth promotion tests
• Operation and maintenance of microbiology laboratory equipment
• Document test results as per SOP and GMP
• Recognizes OOS or out-of-trend results and under the direction of the Supervisor/Manager  assists in the completion of lab investigations
• Interpret data, communicate results, and complete written reports
• Complete all GMP documentation correctly and in a timely manner
• Complete all training assignments and maintain personal training records
• Conduct (participate or lead) routine laboratory and  Non-Conformance Investigations
• Initiate and follow through with actions required to close Change Controls
• Evaluate methods and procedures and suggest improvements and changes as required
• Interpret data and complete written reports
• Routine maintenance of microbiology laboratories
• Other duties as required

• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • B. Sc. degree in  Microbiology or other Biological science, pharmaceutical Microbiology preferred
  • Strong Microbiology knowledge/experience preferred
  • Ability to apply knowledge of microbiology, math, instrumentation, and statistics to complete tasks
  • Ability to work effectively in a team-based environment
  • Ability to influence others to do things while maintaining integrity and trust, by keeping a continuous focus on effective communications to ensure the achievement of shared goals.
  • Knowledge of various instrumentation (pH meter, spectrophotometer, autoclave, Omnicon Zone Reader)
  • Proficiency with applicable software (LIMS, BPCS)
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office and efficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Strong organizational, analytical, and multi-tasking ability
  • Ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills to support testing records, reports, and investigations
  • Thorough understanding of GMPs
  • Flexibility to work morning or afternoon shifts
• Knowledge of various instrumentation (pH meter, spectrophotometer, autoclave, Omnicon Zone Reader)
• Proficiency with applicable software (LIMS, BPCS)
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and efficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Strong organizational, analytical, and multi-tasking ability
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to support testing records, reports, and investigations
• Thorough understanding of GMPs
• Flexibility to work morning or afternoon shifts

Problem Solving:

• Routine testing problems and decisions.

We wish we could respond to every applicant, but only those who made the final cut will hear from us. If you could refrain from calling, that would be great.

Applicants without the legal right to work in Canada will not be considered.

Taro Pharmaceuticals is committed to creating an environment that values and respects its employees’ differences.

Our goal is to build a diverse team of skilled people who bring different ideas and experiences to the table. To achieve this objective, we ensure that no discrimination based on legally protected traits occurs during the recruiting process.

In compliance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, Taro Pharmaceuticals is dedicated to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process.

Please notify Human Resources in advance if you need any accommodations because of your participation in the recruitment and selection process.

Please notify Human Resources in advance if you need any accommodations because of your participation in the recruitment and selection process.