Job Description

We are hiring a

QC Microbiologist

to handle routine microbiological testing and environmental monitoring at our manufacturing facility. The role ensures products, water, and the plant environment meet

GMP

and pharmacopoeial standards.

Key Responsibilities

Micro Testing:

Perform

TAMC/TYMC

, pathogen testing, and microbial limits as per

IP/USP/BP

.

Environmental Monitoring:

Settle/contact plates, swabs, LAF/area monitoring, compressed air/gas checks, and trend reporting.

Water System Monitoring:

Routine microbiology of

PW/RO/soft

water; maintain logs and alert limits.

Media & GPT:

Prepare culture media, do

Growth Promotion Tests

, maintain stock and sterility of media/plates.

Instrument Handling:

Operate and maintain

autoclave, incubators, LAF/BSC, colony counter, pH meter

; calibration coordination.

Documentation & GMP:

Record results with

ALCOA+

principles, prepare COAs, SOPs, and ensure audit readiness.

Investigations:

Support

OOS/OOT

, deviations, CAPA, and change control. (If applicable)

AET/PET

and

LAL (endotoxin)

testing support.

Requirements

Education:

M.Sc. Microbiology/Biotechnology

(B.Sc. with strong experience can be considered).

Experience:

2-5 years

in pharmaceutical QC Microbiology.

Knowledge:

IP/USP/BP methods, GMP/GLP, EM programs, water microbiology, data integrity.

Skills:

Good aseptic technique, accurate documentation, basic

Excel/LIMS

, clear communication, teamwork.

Benefits

Competitive salary + performance bonus Health & accidental insurance (self & family) Training on GMP, data integrity, and advanced micro methods Subsidised meals & company transport * Professional, supportive work culture