Job Description

Who we are

Together, we’re on a mission to make good health more affordable and accessible, to help millions around the world enjoy healthier lives. It’s a mission that bonds our people across nearly 60 countries and a rich, diverse variety of nationalities and backgrounds. Working here means working with the world’s leading manufacturer of generic medicines, and the proud producer of many of the products on the World Health Organization’s Essential Medicines List. Today, at least 200 million people around the world take one of our medicines every single day. An amazing number, but we’re always looking for new ways to continue making a difference, and new people to make a difference with.

The opportunity

The Biological Researcher I (Purification process Development) will support all aspects of purification process development for Teva’s biologics pipeline, starting from bench-scale development activities to manufacturing pre-clinical material in pilot scale lab. 

How you’ll spend your day

All areas of responsibility listed below are essential to the satisfactory performance of this position by any incumbents with reasonable accommodation if necessary. Any non-essential functions are assumed to be included in other related duties or assignments. 

• Support drug substance manufacturing process development activities by executing downstream purification steps at bench-scale and pilot-scale 
• Support the development of new purification technologies to improve the efficiency of the Biologics manufacturing process and reduce the cost of goods 
• Execute development studies (for example, virus clearance study) at 3rd party labs 
• Lead a compliant laboratory operation in accordance with SOPs, internal procedures and policies 
• Assist in troubleshooting process and equipment issues and deviations 
• Record experiment results in lab notebooks in compliance with Good Documentation Practice, and perform data analysis as needed 
• Analyze data and present it at internal team meetings and effectively communicate with supervisor(s)/project leads 
• Prepare/review technical documents including development reports, batch records, work instructions, etc 
• Interact cross-functionally with upstream process development, analytical, facilities, and other internal and external functions to support successful process development and manufacturing in pilot-scale lab 

Additional Responsibilities / Secondary Duties:  

• Support cGMP (Current Good Manufacturing Practices) clinical manufacturing campaigns in Biologics Manufacturing Facility, when needed 

Your experience and qualifications

Qualifications / Education Requirements: 

• BS in Chemical engineering or Biotechnology or Chemistry or Biology or related field 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required. 
• Highly motivated individual with the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment. 
• Knowledge of protein chemistry and separation science is preferred 
• Some previous laboratory coursework or experience is preferred. 

Enjoy a more rewarding choice

We offer a competitive benefits package, including: 

Comprehensive Health Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription coverage starting on the first day of employment, providing the employee enrolls. 

Retirement Savings: 401(k) with employer match, up to 6% and an annual 3.75% Defined Contribution to the 401k plan. 

Time Off: Paid Time Off including vacation, sick/safe time, caretaker time and holidays. 

Life and Disability Protection: Company paid Life and Disability insurance. 

Additional benefits include, but are not limited to, Employee Assistance Program, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Tuition Assistance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account, Life Style Spending Account, Volunteer Time Off, Paid Parental Leave, if eligible , Family Building Benefits, Virtual Physical Therapy, Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurances, Identity Theft Protection, Legal Plan, Voluntary Life Insurance and Long Term Disability and more.  

The total compensation may also include restricted stock units and discretionary awards, depending on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.   

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Teva Pharmaceuticals is committed to equal opportunity in employment. It is Teva's global policy that equal employment opportunity be provided without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry, veteran status, national or ethnic origin or any other legally recognized status entitled to protection under applicable laws. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace for all. If you are contacted for a job opportunity, please advise us of any accommodations needed to support you throughout the recruitment and selection process. All accommodation information provided will be treated as confidential and used only for the purpose of providing an accessible candidate experience.

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