1, PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

Job Context:

- A Microbiologist's day-to-day duties and responsibilities are determined by where they work, there are many core tasks associated with the role.
- Maintaining Compliance Levels in Microbiology Programs.
- Increasing Microbial Testing Productivity, Flexibility, and Cost Effectiveness.

Challenges: 2, DETAILS OF THE JOB:

Job Role/ Title:

Micro- Biologist

Level:

M01

Business Unit:

Nuh

Function:

Quality Control

Country:

India

Work Location:

Cuttack

Reporting Manager:

Quality Head

Manager’s Manager:

Plant Manager

Matrix Manager:

Team Size:

No. of Direct Reporters:

3, KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Accountabilities Scope of work

Micro Score 100 %.Do the Micro Analysis as per PepsiCo /BIS Guideline

Micro Proficiency Score-100 %Monitor the Line & Processing Area for Micro Contamination

No any gap regarding Micro in BIS audit.Do the Micro Analysis as per PepsiCo /BIS Guideline

100 % Micro Test Compliance.Do the NCB Micro & Calibration.

No Violence in Plant Personal Hygiene.Monitor the Cleaning & Sanitation effectiveness, Maintain the Lab Equipment as per Standards

No any Unsatisfactory & Minimum Mandate Failure in AIB Audit.Maintain the Sanitary & Hygienic condition of the Processing area to achieve the Micro Results.

QAS audit Score 98Maintain the Process as per AIB(Food Safety) & QAS requirements

No any Major findings to be raised during FSMS & Other Audits.Maintain the Sanitary & Hygienic condition of the Processing area to achieve the Micro Results.

4, KEY INTERFACES

External Interfaces

Internal Interfaces

Employees/workers/operator

5,



EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Indicate the education level, previous experience, specific knowledge, skills and abilities required to meet minimum requirements for this Job..

Education Qualification (Highest)

with Target Institute(s)

Msc

Desired Certifications:

MSC in Microbiology

Experience Range:

03-05 years

Desirable experience:

Micro experience in food industry.

6, SKILLS REQUIRED:

Skills

Description

Proficiency Level

(General Awareness; Working Knowledge; Functional Expert, Mastery)

Functional Skills

- Proven ability to work in team-working style in complex, inter-dependent organization.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet the desired deadlines

Expert

Behavioural

Skills

- Imagination & Creativity

- High Analytical Ability

- Robust Communication skills
- Co-ordination Skills

- Interpersonal skills

Expert
- General Awareness: Knows the fundamental or general understanding of concepts.
- Working Knowledge: Has broad job knowledge; knows and applies the full range of concepts and practices. Has broad / working knowledge of the subject. Candidate should use these concepts in day to day practices.
- Functional Expert:



Candidate is certified functional expert with strong knowledge on concepts.
- Mastery: Candidate is subject matter expert and has command over the subject/ concept

Responsibilities

- Perform microbiological analyses according to PepsiCo and BIS guidelines.
- Monitor production lines and processing areas for microbial contamination.
- Execute NCB microbial testing and equipment calibration.
- Assess cleaning and sanitation effectiveness and maintain lab equipment standards.
- Ensure 100% compliance with microbiological test protocols and audit requirements.
- Maintain sanitary and hygienic conditions in processing areas to achieve target microbial results.
- Support AIB (Food Safety) and QAS audit preparations, aiming for zero major findings.
- Document and report microbiology data, trends, and corrective actions.
- Collaborate with plant personnel to promote personal hygiene and safety.

Qualifications

- M.Sc. in Microbiology (or related discipline).
- 3–5 years of microbiology experience in the food industry.
- Proven ability to work in a team‑oriented, inter‑dependent environment.
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
- Excellent communication and coordination abilities.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
- Familiarity with PepsiCo, BIS, AIB, and QAS microbiological standards.
- Experience with calibration and maintenance of microbiology lab equipment.
- High level of personal integrity and commitment to plant hygiene.
- Expert level functional and behavioural skills as outlined in the job brief.

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