We’re Hiring: Microbiology Manager
? Food & Pharmaceutical Testing Division
? EFRAC - Barasat, Kolkata

EFRAC is seeking an experienced and technically strong Microbiology Manager to lead end-to-end microbiology operations for our Food and Pharmaceutical Testing Divisions, with a solid preference for candidates from Food Microbiology Testing laboratories.

Key Responsibilities
1. Technical Leadership
Lead and oversee all microbiological testing activities for food, pharmaceutical, water, environmental, and surface samples.
Ensure appropriate method selection, validation, verification, and strict adherence to SOPs.
Troubleshoot complex technical issues related to media preparation, contamination, equipment performance, and test execution.
Review and approve analytical results and reports, ensuring technical accuracy and data integrity.
Maintain expertise in classical and advanced microbiological methods, including rapid and PCR-based techniques and automated pathogen detection systems.
2. Operations & Quality Management
Ensure full compliance with ISO/IEC 17025, FSSAI, USFDA,



and other applicable regulatory requirements.
Work closely with the QA team during internal audits, external audits, CAPAs, and method reviews.
Monitor turnaround time (TAT), capacity planning, and optimal resource utilization.
Oversee media preparation, sterilization processes, culture management, consumables planning, and instrument calibration.
Enforce strict biosafety, hygiene, and contamination-control practices.
3. Team Leadership & Development
Lead, mentor, and manage a team of microbiologists, analysts, and technicians.
Allocate daily workloads and ensure timely and accurate test completion.
Conduct training programs, competency assessments, and continuous skill development initiatives.
Foster a culture of ownership, discipline, quality, and continuous improvement.
Guide junior staff on method interpretation, troubleshooting, and documentation best practices.
4. Documentation & Reportin

📌 Microbiology Manager (Barasat)
🏢 EFRAC Lab
📍 Barasat