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UNI-PHARMA, is a leading Pharmaceutical Company with 62 years of experience in the production and distribution of pharmaceutical products. It holds the first place in sales (pieces) among the purely Greek companies of the Greek pharmaceutical market. It continues to grow its portfolio and the markets where it operates daily.

We invest in modern production facilities, advanced technologies & highly qualified people sharing the same values as we. UNI-PHARMA has been declared Top Employer in Greece for 2023, 2024, 2025 & 2026 by the Top Employer Institute. Our Compass is #TELEIA

• Teamwork
• Ethos
• Learning
• Excellence
• Innovation
• Accountability

We are currently seeking an experienced and highly motivated Micro Analyst Supervisor to join our Quality Control Microbiology team. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the microbiological quality of raw materials, utilities, manufacturing environments, and finished pharmaceutical products while maintaining compliance with GMP requirements and regulatory standards.

As a senior member of the laboratory, you will support microbiological testing activities, lead laboratory investigations, mentor junior analysts, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, ensuring the highest standards of quality, compliance, and operational excellence across microbiological laboratory operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform microbiological testing of raw materials, packaging materials, in-process samples, bulk products, finished products, stability samples, and utilities in accordance with approved procedures.
• Perform environmental monitoring of classified manufacturing areas and support trending of microbiological data.
• Conduct microbiological identification and interpretation of test results, ensuring data integrity and compliance with GMP requirements.
• Prepare culture media, reagents, microbial suspensions, and laboratory materials required for microbiological analysis.
• Execute method suitability testing, preservative efficacy testing (PET), growth promotion testing, and other microbiological assays where applicable.
• Review laboratory data for accuracy, completeness, and compliance before final approval or escalation.
• Investigate out-of-specification (OOS), out-of-trend (OOT), atypical results, laboratory deviations, and environmental monitoring excursions, performing root cause analysis and supporting CAPA implementation.
• Support laboratory investigations by evaluating microbiological risks and recommending appropriate corrective and preventive actions.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior microbiology analysts, supporting training and knowledge sharing within the team.
• Participate in qualification and validation activities, including equipment qualification, method validation/verification, cleaning validation, and media qualification.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance laboratory efficiency, compliance, and data quality.
• Ensure laboratory equipment is properly maintained, calibrated, qualified, and operating according to procedures.
• Maintain laboratory documentation, SOPs, protocols, logbooks, technical reports, and controlled records in accordance with GMP and Data Integrity principles.
• Collaborate closely with Quality Assurance, Production, Validation, Engineering, and other cross-functional teams to resolve microbiological issues and support manufacturing operations.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, GDP, laboratory safety requirements, company procedures, and regulatory expectations.
• Participate in internal and external audits and support regulatory inspections.
• Bachelor's Degree in Microbiology, Biology, Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related Life Sciences discipline.
• 3–5 years of experience in a Quality Control Microbiology laboratory within the pharmaceutical industry.
• Strong knowledge of GMP requirements and microbiological laboratory practices.
• Hands-on experience with microbiological testing techniques, environmental monitoring, and aseptic laboratory practices.
• Experience investigating OOS, OOT, deviations, and microbiological laboratory investigations.
• Good understanding of Data Integrity (ALCOA+ principles) and documentation practices.
• Excellent analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple activities in a fast-paced GMP environment.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications, particularly Excel and Word.
• Excellent command of Greek & English (both written and spoken).
• Military obligations fulfilied (for men).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with environmental monitoring trending and statistical analysis.
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical water systems and utilities microbiological monitoring.
• Experience with microbial identification techniques.
• Familiarity with method validation, verification, and transfer activities.
• Experience participating in regulatory inspections (EMA, FDA or other health authorities).
• Knowledge of risk assessment methodologies and CAPA management.
• Experience training or mentoring laboratory personnel.
• Experience using LIMS and electronic quality management systems (eQMS).

Our vision is to improve people’s lives...

That is why we are committed to serve medical science with passion, creativity and ethos, having human life as our top priority.

UNI-PHARMA is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and we are committed to provide a workplace that fosters creativity, growth, and inclusion.

This position offers an exciting opportunity to be part of a fast-paced and innovative manufacturing environment where your contributions will directly impact operational excellence, process efficiency, product quality, and business performance. If you are passionate about process optimization, manufacturing excellence, and continuous improvement, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today to become a part of our transformative journey in the pharmaceutical industry!