Laboratory Technician

**Laboratory Technician**
- An exciting 12-month Full-time opportunity.
- Work in a manner that protects the safety and well-being of self, others, and the environment.

**About AstraZeneca**

Join a team where everyone feels a personal connection to the people that we impact. From our science labs to manufacturing at scale, we are committed to delivering the highest quality. It’s inspiring and rewarding work, influencing every part of the product lifecycle to deliver life-changing medicines. To ultimately make people’s lives better - from patients and their families to all of us in society.

The North Ryde manufacturing facility remains an important center for both AstraZeneca and manufacturing in Australia. We are proud of our long heritage in Australia, where for more than 65 years, AstraZeneca has been providing medicines to treat many cancers and chronic diseases, saving lives and extending life for millions of Australians.

**What you’ll do**

Reporting to the Microbiology Team Lead, you will be responsible for a wide range of microbiological tests, including quality control testing and Environmental Monitoring, and you will be allowed to improve our processes. In addition, you will contribute to training exercises. Responsibilities include:

- Environmental monitoring of the production facility, including viable, non-viable, and utilities testing such as water and compressed gas sampling.
- Housekeeping activities, stock take, and stock control, goods receipt, and media manufacture.
- Visual inspection of process simulation trials.
- Ensuring appropriate quality systems are followed to meet GLP, GMP, and HSE standards.
- Understanding the quality control processes and performing appropriate tasks in the laboratory to meet customer demands.

**Essential for the role**
- Knowledge and understanding of Microbiological testing and analysis.
- Computer literate (Microsoft Applications: Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint etc).
- Knowledge and understanding of the principles and concepts of compliance management and Good Manufacturing Practice/Good Laboratory Practice.
- Knowledge and understanding of Safety, Health and Environment.

**Desirable for the role**
- Qualified in Tertiary Education in Science majoring in Microbiology or equivalent in a scientific discipline.
- Functional mastery of written and spoken English.
- Experience in Good Manufacturing Practices.
- Competent in problem-solving and microbiological risk analysis.
- Highly proficient in time management and administrative tasks.
- Qualified or working towards tertiary education in Microbiology or related scientific discipline.

**Why AstraZeneca**

At AstraZeneca, we’re dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. There’s no better place to make a difference to medicine, patients, and society. An inclusive culture that champions diversity and collaboration, and is always committed to lifelong learning, growth, and development. We’re on an exciting journey to pioneer the future of healthcare.

AstraZeneca in Australia has been formally recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA). As an organisation, we stand with confidence on our gender equality initiatives including pay equity, leadership development programs, and zero tolerance for gender-based harassment. This achievement exemplifies our commitment to building high-performing, inclusive, and diverse teams that collaborate across our enterprise, aligned to our values and strategic priority of being a Great Place to Work.

**So, what’s next?**
- Are you already imagining yourself joining our team? Good, because we can’t wait to hear from you.
- Are you ready to bring new ideas and fresh thinking to the table? Brilliant We have a seat available, and we hope it’s yours.