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- Lead and oversee the Microbiology Division of the laboratory.
- Plan, manage, and review microbiological testing of food, pharma, and environmental samples, including:

o Pathogen detection (E. coli, Salmonella, Listeria, Staphylococcus, etc.)

o Total Plate Count, Yeast & Mold, Coliforms o Sterility, Endotoxin, Preservative Efficacy, Microbial Limits (for Pharma)

o Water and environmental monitoring samples

- Ensure compliance with ISO/IEC 17025:2017, NABL guidelines, FSSAI, CDSCO, BIS, and international standards.
- Supervise method validation, verification, and microbiological quality control.
- Review, interpret, and authorize microbiological test reports as Authorized Signatory.
- Guide and train microbiology team members on advanced techniques and Valuable Laboratory Practices (GLP).
- Ensure calibration, maintenance, and performance verification of instruments (Incubators, Autoclaves, PCR, Biosafety Cabinets, ELISA readers, etc.).
- Coordinate with QA/Quality Head for internal audits, NABL assessments, CAPA, and proficiency testing schemes.




- Liaise with clients to provide technical interpretation of microbiological test results.
- Implement Biosafety practices, contamination control, and laboratory hygiene standards.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives in microbiology operations.

Qualifications & Skills:

- Master’s / Ph.D. in Microbiology, Biotechnology, Food Technology, or related disciplines.
- Minimum 10–15 years of experience in microbiological testing, with at least 5 years in a leadership / HOD role.
- Strong knowledge of NABL standards, FSSAI, CDSCO, USP, IP, and international microbiological guidelines.
- Hands-on expertise in pathogen detection, microbial limits testing, sterility, endotoxin testing, and advanced microbial identification techniques.
- Experience as an Authorized Signatory in NABL-accredited labs preferred.
- Strong leadership, analytical, and team management skills.
- Excellent communication and client-handling abilities.
- Proficiency in LIMS and laboratory documentation systems preferred.

📌 Micro head (New Delhi)
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