Senior Analyst-Microbiology

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintenance and handling of reference microbial cultures in compliance with regulatory guidelines.
• Perform Growth Promotion Tests (GPT) to assess the efficacy of microbiological media.
• Conduct microbiological testing of water, food, agricultural products, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and ayurvedic products as per standard methods.
• Operate, calibrate, and maintain all microbiological instruments and ensure proper documentation.
• Carry out biological verification of autoclaves to ensure sterility compliance.
• Perform environmental monitoring using swab, volumetric air sampling, settle plate, and contact plate methods.
• Experience in conducting Proficiency Testing (PT), Internal Quality Control (IQC), and Inter-Laboratory Comparisons (ILC).
• Prepare and maintain Standard Test Procedures (STP), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), protocols, and test formats.
• Participate in regulatory audits and client visits, ensuring complete technical preparedness and compliance.
• Review, verify, and approve microbiological test reports with strict quality and data integrity standards.
• Ensure maintenance and updating of all technical documents and records in alignment with ISO/IEC 17025:2017 requirements.
• Prepare raw data sheets and record results parameter-wise as per applicable standards.
• Perform Measurement Uncertainty (MU) calculations as per laboratory standards.

· Review and release test reports, including providing opinions and interpretations where necessary.

· Act as the Quality Manager in their absence.

· Report directly to the COO/Quality Manager on laboratory performance and compliance issues.

• Allocate test samples to scientists based on their skills and competencies.

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person