Role & responsibilities

- Perform microbiological testing of raw materials, in-process materials, finished products, water and environmental monitoring samples.
- Conduct microbial limit tests, pathogen testing, total bacterial count, fungal count and other applicable microbiological tests.
- Perform environmental monitoring of production, packing, laboratory and controlled areas.
- Prepare and sterilize culture media and perform media growth promotion and suitability testing.
- Maintain microbial cultures, laboratory reagents, media and microbiology records.
- Conduct microbiological testing of pharmaceutical, cosmetic, personal care and skin-care products as per approved specifications and SOPs.
- Perform water microbiological analysis, including purified/RO water and process water.
- Ensure compliance with GMP, GLP, SOPs and applicable regulatory requirements.
- Maintain laboratory equipment, instruments, incubators, autoclaves and related records.
- Prepare test reports, worksheets, logbooks and other microbiology documentation.
- Support OOS/OOT investigations, deviation investigations, CAPA and contamination investigations.
- Support method validation/verification, preservative efficacy testing and other microbiological validation activities.
- Participate in internal,



customer and regulatory audits.
- Coordinate with QA, QC, Production, R&D; and other departments for quality-related activities.
- Ensure proper laboratory safety, hygiene, contamination control and microbiological waste disposal.

Preferred candidate profile

- Qualification: B.Sc./M.Sc. in Microbiology, Biotechnology, Life Sciences or a related field.
- Experience: 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in Pharma, Cosmetics, Personal Care, Skin Care or FMCG manufacturing.
- Solid practical knowledge of microbiological testing and laboratory practices.
- Good knowledge of GMP, GLP, SOPs, environmental monitoring and microbiological quality control.
- Hands-on experience with microbial limit testing, pathogen testing, water testing and media preparation.
- Knowledge of OOS/OOT, deviation, CAPA and investigation procedures will be preferred.
- Experience in cosmetic/skin-care product microbiology and preservative efficacy testing will be an added advantage.
- Good documentation and report-writing skills.
- Ability to work independently as well as coordinate effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Good analytical, observation, problem-solving and communication skills.

📌 Executive - Microbiologist (Bavla)
🏢 Umendra Life Sciences
📍 Bavla