Specialist - Quality Control

TALENTMATE; Ras Al Khaimah; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A pharmaceutical manufacturing company in Ras Al Khaimah is seeking a Mid-Level Microbiologist to manage microbiological testing of sterile and non-sterile products. The ideal candidate will hold a degree in Microbiology or Biological Sciences and have 4–6 years of relevant lab experience. Responsibilities include conducting water testing, routine documentation, and ensuring compliance with GMP. Strong accountability and communication skills are essential. This is a full-time role with a commitment to maintaining high standards of safety and quality.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of relevant experience in a pharmaceutical microbiology lab.
• Experience in sterile and non-sterile product testing is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform microbiological testing and analysis of sterile and non-sterile samples.
• Conduct water and environmental testing across production plants.
• Ensure compliance with Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) and documentation standards.

Skills

Strong sense of accountability

Highly disciplined

Excellent process compliance

Effective time management

Proficient English communication skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Microbiology or Biological Sciences

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

SAP

eQMS (Amplelogic)

Vaisala/SIRIUS systems

Job description

Overview

At Julphar, we are on a journey of culture transformation and our mission is to provide a better quality of life for the entire family by delivering best in class solutions and real value with compassion and professionalism. Our core values—Respect, Collaboration, Innovation, Integrity and Compassion—along with a focus on diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities, drive our aim to make a positive impact on the lives of patients we serve, enable talents, create a healthy work environment, and accomplish goals through world-class research and the commitment of our employees.

Responsibilities

• Microbiological Testing & Analysis
  • Perform testing of sterile samples including Sterility, LBPC (Limulus-Based Pyrogen Test), and BET (Bacterial Endotoxin Test) with proper documentation.
  • Conduct testing of non-sterile samples, such as Microbial Limit Test (MLT) and Bioburden, along with accurate record-keeping.
  • Perform microbiology assay testing and document results in compliance with GMP.
  • Carry out microbiology culture testing including maintenance, sub-culturing, Growth Promotion Testing (GPT), and microbial identification.
• Water & Environmental Testing
  • Perform water testing, release analysis, and related documentation.
  • Conduct environmental monitoring in classified areas across Julphar production plants and microbiology labs, ensuring accurate and timely documentation.
• Lab Support Activities
  • Execute various microbiology lab support activities including equipment monitoring, cleaning validations, and media preparation.
  • Monitor equipment and area temperatures using Vaisala/SIRIUS systems.
  • Ensure real-time documentation and compliance for all assigned tasks.
  • Handle sample and result entries, reservation creation, and notification processes in SAP.
• Compliance & Documentation
  • Adhere strictly to Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), Data Integrity, and Good Documentation Practices (GDP).
  • Prepare and review Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and support microbiology-related qualification/validation documentation.
  • Participate in internal and external audits and promptly report any deviations, OOS (Out of Specification), OOL (Out of Limit), or excursions.
  • Manage documentation and deviation handling through eQMS (Amplelogic system).
• Safety & Best Practices
  • Follow all safety protocols and ensure a clean and compliant laboratory environment.
  • Ensure full compliance with company policies, GMP, and regulatory guidelines.

Core Competencies

• Strong sense of accountability and ownership
• Highly disciplined, motivated, and well-organized
• Excellent process compliance and implementation skills
• Effective time and task management
• Proficient English communication skills (verbal and written)

Qualifications & Functional Knowledge

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Microbiology or other Biological Sciences
• 4–6 years of relevant experience in a pharmaceutical microbiology lab (preferably in sterile and non-sterile product testing)
• Proficient in computer applications including MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Familiarity with SAP, eQMS (Amplelogic), and temperature monitoring systems like Vaisala/SIRIUS is a plus

We value people from different backgrounds. Could this be your story? Apply today or visit www.Julphar.net to read more about us and the journey of Julphar.

Job Details

• Role Level: Mid-Level
• Work Type: Full-Time
• Country: United Arab Emirates
• City: Ras Al Khaimah
• Company Website: http://www.julphar.net
• Job Function: Quality Assurance & Control
• Sector: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

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