Microbiologist

Job Description – Executive / Microbiology
Position: Executive – Microbiology
Department: Quality Control – Microbiology
Industry: Pharmaceutical Formulations
Experience: 2 Years
Location: Hyderabad
Job Summary
We are looking for a Microbiology Executive with around 2 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry to support microbiological testing, environmental monitoring, sterility-related activities, documentation, and microbiology laboratory operations in compliance with GMP and established SOPs.
Key Roles & Responsibilities
1. Microbiological Testing
Perform routine microbiological analysis of raw materials, finished products, water and other pharmaceutical samples as per approved specifications and SOPs.
Perform microbial limit tests, total bacterial/fungal counts and specified microorganism testing as applicable.
Perform and assist with sterility testing and related microbiological activities.
Conduct growth promotion testing and media-related activities as per procedures.
2. Environmental Monitoring
Perform environmental monitoring of classified areas through:
Air sampling
Settle plates
Contact plates
Surface monitoring
Personnel monitoring
Perform microbial monitoring of water systems and other controlled areas as per the approved monitoring schedule.
Record, review and report environmental monitoring results.
3. Media Preparation & Laboratory Activities
Prepare and sterilize microbiological media as per SOPs.
Perform media growth promotion testing and maintain media preparation/usage records.
Maintain microbial cultures and reference strains as required.
Ensure proper cleaning, sanitization and maintenance of microbiology laboratory areas.
4. Documentation & GMP Compliance
Prepare and maintain microbiology laboratory records, worksheets, logbooks and analytical reports.
Ensure complete and accurate documentation in accordance with GDP and GMP requirements.
Follow approved SOPs, specifications, test methods and safety procedures.
Assist in maintaining microbiology-related documentation required for internal and regulatory audits.
5. Deviations / OOS / Investigations
Immediately report abnormal results, contamination, excursions or laboratory incidents to the supervisor.
Assist in investigations related to OOS, OOT, environmental monitoring excursions and microbial contamination.
Support implementation of CAPA and other corrective/preventive actions as assigned.
6. Laboratory Equipment
Operate and maintain microbiology laboratory equipment such as:
Autoclave
Incubators
Colony counters
Laminar Air Flow / Biosafety Cabinet, as applicable
Microscope
Water bath
pH meter
Maintain equipment usage, cleaning and calibration records.
Ensure equipment is used within its qualified/calibrated status.
7. Safety & Compliance
Follow laboratory safety, aseptic practices and contamination-control procedures.
Handle microorganisms, cultures, chemicals and laboratory waste safely.
Ensure proper segregation and disposal of microbiological waste.
Maintain good housekeeping and hygiene within the microbiology laboratory.
8. Coordination
Coordinate with QA, Production, QC Chemistry and other relevant departments for sampling, testing and investigation activities.
Support QA/QC teams during audits and inspections by providing required microbiology records and information.
Candidate Profile
B.Sc./M.Sc. in Microbiology, Biotechnology or equivalent qualification.
Around 2 years of relevant experience in pharmaceutical microbiology, preferably in a formulation/manufacturing environment.
Hands-on experience in environmental monitoring, microbial testing, media preparation and microbiological analysis.
Good understanding of GMP, GLP, GDP and microbiology laboratory practices.
Knowledge of pharmaceutical water testing and microbial contamination control will be an advantage.
Good documentation and communication skills.
Ability to work effectively with QA/QC and cross-functional teams.

Work arrangement
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