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.
Positive knowledge of GMP, GLP, SOPs, environmental monitoring and microbiological quality control.
Hands-on experience with microbial limit testing

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