: Microbiologist

Industry: Bio-Fertilizer / Bio-Pesticide / Agrochemical

Location: Sirsa, Haryana

Department: Quality Control / Laboratory

Experience: 3–8 Years (Relevant experience preferred)

Qualification: M.Sc. Microbiology / Biotechnology / Agricultural Microbiology or equivalent relevant qualification

Job Responsibilities

- Perform microbiological testing of Raw Materials (RM), Semi-Finished Goods (SFG) and Finished Products.
- Conduct CFU Count (Colony Forming Unit) and viable microbial count testing for bio-fertilizer products.
- Perform microbial contamination and purity testing.
- Handle microbial cultures, strain maintenance, media preparation and inoculation.
- Conduct microbial identification and verify the presence of required microorganisms.
- Perform quality testing of liquid and carrier-based bio-fertilizer formulations.
- Monitor microbial growth, incubation conditions and culture viability.
- Conduct shelf-life and stability studies to monitor microbial viability during storage.
- Follow aseptic techniques, sterilization procedures and laboratory hygiene practices.
- Operate laboratory instruments such as autoclave, laminar air flow, incubator, colony counter, microscope,



pH meter and analytical balance.
- Maintain laboratory records, test reports, SOPs and testing documentation.
- Ensure compliance with applicable FCO specifications, quality standards and laboratory procedures.
- Coordinate with Production and Quality teams to investigate contamination, microbial count failures and product quality issues.
- Support laboratory validation, corrective actions and continuous improvement activities.

Required Technical Skills
- Microbial Culture Maintenance
- CFU / Viable Cell Count
- Microbial Contamination Testing
- Media Preparation and Sterilization
- Aseptic Techniques
- Microbial Identification and Purity Testing
- Bio-Fertilizer Quality Testing
- Liquid and Carrier-Based Formulation Testing
- Shelf-Life and Stability Testing
- SOP Compliance and Laboratory Documentation

Preferred Industry Experience

Candidates with experience in Bio-Fertilizer, Bio-Pesticide, Agricultural Microbiology, Microbial Formulations or related biotechnology manufacturing will be preferred.

Pay: ₹20,000.00 - ₹50,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person

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