Officer - Microbiology

Job Responsibilities:

• Responsible for Microbiological activities in the plant with respect to testing of all applicable products and Environmental monitoring of clean room / classified room.
• Responsible for microbiological sample receiving/ labelling/ preparation/ sampling/ test/ counting/ checking and recording of data analysis on finished products, stability test
• samples and any other test requisitions as directed by the superior.
• Support continuous compliance to all required Microbiological requirements with respects to ISO, CE, India FDA etc.
• Maintenance of Good House Keeping, Safety and Correct use of Micro lab equipments.
• Maintenance of microbiological testing material / culture stock and records.
• Supporting the superior in achieving objectives/ targets outlined by the Head of Department.
• Liaisons with external laboratory for test related to Microbiology Comply with B. Braun code of conduct as well as compliance procedures.
  

Key Responsibilities:

• To ensure timely microbiological testing and release of product as per specification.
• To ensure Testing of finished products as per Specification and approve / reject the finished goods and forward all batch reports to QA for authorisation.
• Conduct bioburden / Sterility / Bacterial Endotoxin test for the products as per specification.
• Perform Clean room monitoring as per applicable ISO requirement.
• Monitoring GMP of entire plant with respect to hygiene.
• Maintenance of Quality Records Stock control samples and records.
• Maintenance of good housekeeping ,safety and correct use of equipment in the department.
• To coordinate the purchase of media, reagents and other types of consumables and to ensure availability in inventory.
• To coordinate and sourcing and repair laboratory test equipment.
• To support the superior in the preparation of test methods/ specification/ procedures and equipment operating instructions.
• To participate in process and test methods/ specification/ procedures and equipment operating instructions.
• To ensure timely submission/ release of test results/ reports.
• Works under general supervision. Relies on knowledge and moderate experience to accomplish assigned goals and report on results and accomplishments.
  

Competencies for the role:

• Requires a basic knowledge of microbiology field and mastery of skills in microbiology testing area.
• Apply procedures/ techniques/ tools/ materials to execute tasks /responsibilities
• Judgment is required in resolving simple to moderately complex problems.
• should have good communication & inter-personnel skills to interact with various functions to co-ordinate the activities.
• Should have the skills on learning & applying, customer orientation and be able to work in teams.
  

Educational Qualification & Experience:

• Graduation in Microbiology / Biotechnology
• Minimum 0-2 years of experience in Microbiology lab