We’re Hiring: Microbiology Manager

Food & Pharmaceutical Testing Division
EFRAC - Barasat, Kolkata

EFRAC 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

.

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 (Mumbai)
🏢 EFRAC Lab
📍 Mumbai