Job Description
We’re Hiring: Microbiology Manager
n Food & Pharmaceutical Testing Division
n EFRAC - Barasat, Kolkata
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nEFRAC is seeking an experienced and technically robust Microbiology Manager to lead end-to-end microbiology operations for our Food and Pharmaceutical Testing Divisions , with a strong preference for candidates from Food Microbiology Testing laboratories .
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n Key Responsibilities
n1. Technical Leadership
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- Lead and oversee all microbiological testing activities for food, pharmaceutical, water, environmental, and surface samples .n
- Ensure appropriate method selection, validation, verification , and strict adherence to SOPs.n
- Troubleshoot complex technical issues related to media preparation, contamination, equipment performance, and test execution .n
- Review and approve analytical results and reports, ensuring technical accuracy and data integrity.n
- Maintain expertise in classical and advanced microbiological methods , including rapid and PCR-based techniques and automated pathogen detection systems.n

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Operations & Quality Management
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- Ensure full compliance with ISO/IEC 17025 , FSSAI , USFDA , and other applicable regulatory requirements.n
- Work closely with the QA team during internal audits, external audits, CAPAs, and method reviews .n
- Monitor turnaround time (TAT) , capacity planning, and optimal resource utilization.n
- Oversee media preparation, sterilization processes, culture management, consumables planning, and instrument calibration .n
- Enforce strict biosafety, hygiene, and contamination-control practices .n

n3. Team Leadership & Development
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- Lead, mentor, and manage a team of microbiologists, analysts, and technicians.n
- Allocate daily workloads and ensure timely and accurate test completion.n
- Conduct training programs, competency assessments, and continuous skill development initiatives .n
- Foster a culture of ownership, discipline, quality, and continuous improveme

📌 Microbiology Manager (Kolkata)
🏢 EFRAC Lab
📍 Kolkata