Laboratory Operations Assistant

Teva Pharmaceutical Industries

Teva Pharmaceutical Industries

Operations
Sydney, NSW, Australia
Posted on Thursday, August 22, 2024

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

We are seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Laboratory Operations Assistant (Goods Receiving) to join our Sydney team.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing the receiving, handling, and distribution of goods and materials in our laboratory.

This role is essential to ensuring the smooth operation of our research and production facilities, with a focus on efficiency, accuracy, and compliance with safety standards.

How you’ll spend your day

• Receive, inspect, and verify incoming goods, ensuring all items are accounted for and in good condition.
• Record and maintain accurate documentation of goods received, including updating inventory systems and logs.
• Provide support to the local procurement manager, including establishing new vendors and pricing agreements.
• Work with global support functions to maintain integrity of purchase-to-pay system.
• Safely store and organize materials according to laboratory protocols and safety guidelines.
• Collaborate with procurement, logistics, and laboratory teams to ensure timely and efficient receipt of goods.
• Monitor inventory levels and assist with reordering supplies to avoid shortages.
• Assist with packing and dispatching outgoing goods and materials as required.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant safety, environmental, and quality regulations.
• Support general laboratory operations and assist with other administrative tasks as needed.

Your experience and qualifications

• Previous experience in inventory management, or a similar role, preferably within a laboratory or pharmaceutical environment
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize workload effectively
• Experience with SAP, Ariba and Microsoft access desirable
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to lift and move packages and materials as needed (manual handling training is a plus)
• Knowledge of safety standards and practices in a laboratory or production setting

Enjoy a more rewarding choice

• Work with a motivated team of scientists in state-of-the-art laboratories
• Generous leave, health, and wellbeing benefits
• Commitment to ongoing personal & professional growth via a blend of learning opportunities
• Parking available at our Macquarie Park site
• Opportunity to join a leading global organisation with a network of 37,000 employees operating in 60 markets, with 25 R&D sites

Make a difference with Teva Pharmaceuticals

Please submit your CV and a cover letter responding to the selection criteria outlining relative keys skills and experience in relation to this role.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Reports To

Laboratory Operations Manager

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