PopVax is looking for an experienced Microbiologist to join our Quality Control (QC) team to support microbial testing and ensure the highest standards of quality in our vaccine development process. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in microbiology testing in a cGMP (current Good Manufacturing Practices) workplace, with a focus on vaccines and biotechnological products. You will be responsible for microbial testing, cell banking, sterility testing, and supporting overall QC activities, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform microbiology testing for Quality Control (QC) in a cGMP environment, with a focus on vaccines and biopharmaceuticals.
- Prepare and maintain master and working cell banks, and characterize microbial and mammalian cell lines.
- Perform routine cell passaging, viability testing, staining techniques, cell counting, and sub-culture activities.
- Oversee media preparation, sterility testing, environmental monitoring (EMP), and personnel monitoring to ensure sterile conditions and high standards.




- Conduct microbial testing of water samples and in-process samples, including preservative efficacy studies and disinfectant validation.
- Operate and validate laboratory instruments such as autoclaves, microscopes, cell counters, and particle counters.
- Identify and analyze a wide spectrum of bio-contaminants, including bacteria and fungi, using various microbiological techniques.
- Manage biowaste, de-contamination, cleaning processes, and ensure compliance with local laws and regulations.
- Plan and execute comprehensive sample collection for environmental monitoring, including water collection, area swabs, and personal monitoring (e.g., finger-dabbing).
- Manage data from microbiological testing, track trends, and report results accurately and comprehensively.
- Ensure operational and GMP readiness of QC areas, maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness and quality.
- Coordinate with outs

📌 Executive/Senior Executive Microbiology QC (Secunderabad)
🏢 University Of Cambridge
📍 Secunderabad