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 robust 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Documentation & Reporting - Ensure all worksheets, logbooks, instrument records, and LIMS entries are accurate and compliant.
- Review and approve COAs, microbiology reports, and OOS/OOT investigations.
- Prepare and present monthly performance metrics and laboratory reports to senior management.
- Stakeholder & Client Coordination - Collaborate with Operations, QA, Client Services, Sales, and Sample Management teams.
- Participate in client audits, technical discussions, and customer interactions to address microbiology-related queries.

Qualifications & Experience - M.Sc / M.Tech in Microbiology, Biotechnology, or a related discipline (PhD preferred).

- Minimum 10 years of hands-on experience in Food Microbiology Testing (mandatory).
- Overall 10–15 years of experience, with strong exposure to food testing laboratories operating under ISO/IEC 17025.
- In-depth knowledge of foodborne pathogens, indicator organisms, environmental monitoring, method validation, and regulatory compliance (FSSAI, USFDA, etc.).
- Proven experience in leading and managing a microbiology laboratory team.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.

How to Apply: Apply via LinkedIn Easy Apply or email your CV to [email protected]/WhatsApp your CV at @(phone hidden) with the subject "Microbiology Manager– Food Microbiology".

📌 Microbiology Manager - Food Testing (Barasat)
🏢 EFRAC Lab
📍 Barasat