Position: Microbiologist - Executive

Department Quality Assurance (QA)

Reporting To
Head - Quality Assurance

About the Role
We are looking for a skilled Microbiologist to perform microbiological testing maintain quality standards ensure compliance with hygiene requirements and support laboratory operations. The role involves microbial analysis of raw materials packaging materials finished products water and environmental samples.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and execute monthly microbiological testing schedules.
• Perform microbial analysis of raw materials finished goods semi-finished goods and process samples as per sampling plans.
• Conduct water testing and maintain records of test results; escalate deviations when required.
• Perform microbiological testing of R&D samples as per requirements.
• Conduct environmental monitoring activities including:
  • • Air monitoring
    • Surface/swab testing
    • Equipment swab testing
    • Personnel hygiene monitoring
• Perform microbiological testing across multiple manufacturing locations as per approved procedures.
• Maintain required stock of microbiology chemicals media and laboratory consumables; raise purchase requests as needed.
• Perform daily calibration checks of microbiology equipment and maintain documentation.
• Support new equipment/process trials with vendors and prepare related reports and data.
• Conduct shelf-life studies of finished products and maintain records.
• Provide training on personal hygiene plant hygiene and microbiological practices.
• Carry out microbiology laboratory fumigation and maintain laboratory hygiene standards.

Candidate Profile

• Bachelors/Masters degree in Microbiology Biotechnology Life Sciences or related field.
• Experience in microbiological testing within a manufacturing or quality environment preferred.
• Knowledge of microbial analysis techniques laboratory practices and quality systems.
• Good documentation and reporting skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Required Skills:

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