Quality Control – Microbiologist (Entry-Level)

Job Title:

Quality Control – Microbiologist (Entry-Level)

Department:

Quality Control / Quality Assurance

Location:

Ahmedabad 

Job Type:

Full-Time | Entry-Level

Job Summary:

Entry-Level Microbiologist

Key Responsibilities:

• Microbiological Testing:

• Perform routine tests including Total Viable Count (TVC), Yeast & Mold, Coliform, E. coli, and Salmonella on raw materials, in-process, and finished products.

• Environmental Monitoring:

• Conduct swab tests on equipment, surfaces, and personnel to verify compliance with hygiene standards.

• Laboratory Operations:

• Prepare and sterilize culture media, reagents, and lab consumables.
• Maintain aseptic technique while handling cultures.
• Clean, sterilize, and maintain lab equipment such as incubators and autoclaves.

• Documentation & Reporting:

• Accurately record all microbiological results, observations, and test procedures.
• Prepare Certificates of Analysis (COAs) for microbial parameters of finished products.
• Maintain internal logs for audits and traceability.

• Food Safety & Compliance:

• Conduct regular hygiene audits and report non-conformities in line with GMP standards.
• Coordinate with production and sanitation teams to ensure plant-wide hygiene compliance.
• Assist in implementing corrective actions and root cause analysis following contamination incidents.

• Training & Support:

• Educate production staff on hygiene practices and food safety protocols.
• Support the QA Manager during internal and external audits (FSSAI, FSSC, BRC, Export).

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology, Biotechnology, or a related field.
• Familiarity with microbiological testing methods in the food or pharmaceutical industry is preferred.
• Knowledge of food safety systems such as HACCP, GMP, or FSSC 22000 is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail, good documentation practices, and effective communication skills.

Reporting To:

Quality Assurance Manager