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

EFRAC is seeking an experienced and technically solid 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 .

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

📌 Microbiology Manager (Barasat)
🏢 EFRAC Lab
📍 Barasat