Microbiology Analyst ‎

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Microbiology Analyst ‎
Country: Ecuador
City: Quito
Department: Global Operations & Production
Job ID: 45392

Professional | Permanent | Full-time | On-Site

Our people in Manufacturing & Global Operations share two priorities: getting things done and making things better. If you’re a dynamic person with a positive mindset, you’ll fit in well here. It’s an international team with a powerful spirit of collaboration. Together, we make sure our products meet the highest standards of quality by constantly searching for ways to improve at every stage of our value chain – from the raw materials we buy through to the logistics network that brings our medicines to patients. Join our team and help us make an even bigger contribution to Grünenthal’s future.

What is the job like?

Every day, you will enjoy a variety of challenges, such as:
Entering and interacting with production areas to perform water, environmental, equipment, compressed air, and nitrogen sampling in order to comply with monitoring plans.
Working in the microbiology laboratory, conducting analyses of water, raw materials, packaging materials, semi-finished products, stability samples, finished products, and microbiological assessments.
Preparing culture media and performing growth promotion testing to evaluate their microbiological quality.
Performing verification and validation of microbiological analytical methods.
Developing and executing protocols, reports, and documentation for validated microbiological methods.
Operating specialized equipment involved in microbiological control processes.

Your Contribution

To make the most of this role, you should have:
A professional degree in Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Microbiology, Biotechnology, or a related field, with a valid professional license/registration.
Intermediate English proficiency, as it is required for interactions during inspections and site visits.
A minimum of 1–3 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, particularly in the manufacturing of non-sterile products.
Solid knowledge of microbiological analytical methods, monitoring of critical utility/support systems, and microbiological validations.
Strong self-management skills to plan and carry out tasks independently and effectively.
Assertive communication and influencing skills to facilitate the implementation of improvements within the organization.
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Maria Fernanda Garcia Romero, the Hiring Manager

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About Grünenthal

Grünenthal is a global leader in pain management and related diseases. As a science-based, privately-owned pharmaceutical company, we have a long track record of bringing innovative treatments and state-of-the-art technologies to patients worldwide. Our purpose is to change lives for the better – and innovation is our passion. We are focussing all of our activities and efforts on working towards our vision of a world free of pain.

Grünenthal is headquartered in Aachen, Germany, and has affiliates in 28 countries across Europe, Latin America and the US. Our products are available in more than 100 countries. In 2024, Grünenthal employed around 4,300 people and achieved sales of € 1.8 billion.

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Your HR contact:
Paola Vasquez López
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Meet our teams
Website: www.grunenthal.com
LinkedIn: Grunenthal Group
Instagram: @grunenthal