Microbiologist

**ob Title**: Microbiologist - Quality Control / Microbiology Lab

**Department**: Quality Control / Microbiology
**Location**: [Insert Location]
**Reports to**: QC Manager / Microbiology Head
**Experience Required**: 2-5 years in pharmaceutical/food/chemical industry microbiology
**Qualification**: M.Sc. Microbiology / B.Sc. Microbiology / B.Pharm / M.Pharm

**Job Purpose**:
To perform microbiological testing, preparation of media, sterilization of glassware, and analysis of finished products and water samples. Ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines and support HVAC validation and calibration activities (DQ/IQ/OQ/PQ).

**Key Responsibilities:1. Microbiological Testing**
- Conduct microbiological testing of **finished products** and **water samples** as per SOPs and regulatory standards.
- Perform environmental monitoring including HVAC system checks.

**2. Media Preparation & Sterilization**
- Prepare microbiological media and reagents accurately according to prescribed methods.
- Sterilize glassware, media, and equipment using autoclaves and other sterilization methods ensuring no contamination.

**3. Validation & Calibration**
- Support HVAC system validation activities including **Design Qualification (DQ)**, **Installation Qualification (IQ)**, **Operational Qualification (OQ)**, and **Performance Qualification (PQ)**.
- Assist in preparation and review of **User Requirement Specifications (URS)**.
- Participate in calibration of laboratory instruments and equipment as per schedule.

**4. Documentation & Compliance**
- Maintain accurate records of microbiological testing, sterilization logs, calibration certificates, and validation reports.
- Ensure adherence to **GMP, GLP**, and regulatory requirements.
- Assist during regulatory audits and inspections.

**5. Regulatory and Quality Support**
- Support quality assurance activities related to microbiological aspects.
- Handle deviations, CAPA, and change controls related to microbiology and sterilization processes.

**Required Skills**:

- Good understanding of microbiological techniques and sterility testing.
- Experience with media preparation and sterilization procedures.
- Knowledge of HVAC systems and their validation.
- Familiarity with DQ, IQ, OQ, PQ protocols.
- Strong documentation and data integrity awareness.
- Ability to work under GMP/GLP guidelines.
- Good communication and teamwork skills.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹300,000.00 - ₹600,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Food provided
- Health insurance
- Paid sick time
- Provident Fund