Title:  Officer, QC Microbiology

Location: Casablanca, Morocco

Job Type: Full-time

Hashtag: #LI-MM1

About Us

For over 45 years, Hikma Pharmaceuticals has been putting better health within reach, every day, by creating high-quality medicines and making them accessible to those who need them. We are helping to shape a healthier world that enriches all our communities, and our global team of 9,500+ empowered employees are central to this mission.

As a trusted and reliable partner of over 800 high-quality generics, specialty and branded pharmaceutical products, we are driven to improve access to medicine. Through our 29 manufacturing plants, 9 R&D centers across the MENA, North America and Europe, our footprint allows us to play a critical role in serving patients. 

Description:

We are looking for a talented QC Microbiology Officer to join us. At Hikma you’ll be supported by a culture of progress and belonging where people are encouraged to develop, wellbeing is prioritised and our inclusive approach values contributions from all. We’re seeking candidates who embody our values: Innovative, driven to keep learning; Caring, genuinely compassionate in their work; and Collaborative, eager to solve problems together.

If you want to be part of a team that cares about impact, this is the place for you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Performing microbiological testing of sterile and non-sterile products.

• Carrying out microbiological sampling and testing of water systems (Purified Water, WFI, PS).

• Preparing, sterilizing, and pouring culture media and performing media fertility tests.

• Conducting antibiotic potency assays.

• Ensuring sterilization of laboratory materials and equipment.

• Performing sterility tests, endotoxin tests, and microbiological contamination tests.

• Conducting particle counting and preservative efficacy testing.

• Supporting disinfectant and new pharmaceutical product validation activities.

• Performing microbial identification and ensuring proper microorganism destruction in accordance with procedures.

• Monitoring daily temperature and pressure records.

• Performing equipment maintenance according to established procedures.

• Accurately completing quality documentation, logbooks, QMS, and computerized systems.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree (Bac+3/4) in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Analysis and Quality Control, or equivalent.

Key Skills:

• Good knowledge of GMP and GLP.
• Familiarity with laboratory equipment and computerized systems.
• Ability to write procedures and technical reports.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong sense of rigor, autonomy, and priority management.

Learn more about Hikma in Morocco hikma-morocco-factsheet-nov-2024.pdf