Specialist - Quality Control

Julphar; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A pharmaceutical company in the UAE is looking for a Microbiology Quality Control specialist to conduct microbiological testing and ensure compliance with quality standards. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Microbiology or Biological Sciences and 4–6 years of experience in a pharmaceutical setting. Responsibilities include water testing, environmental monitoring, and maintaining lab standards. Strong accountability and communication skills are essential, along with proficiency in MS Office and familiarity with SAP.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of relevant experience in a pharmaceutical microbiology lab (preferably in sterile and non-sterile product testing).
• Familiarity with temperature monitoring systems like Vaisala/SIRIUS is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct microbiological tests to ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Perform water testing and environmental monitoring.
• Execute microbiology lab support activities.
• Adhere to Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) and prepare review documentation.

Skills

Accountability

Discipline

Process compliance

Time and task management

English communication

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

At Julphar, we are on a journey of culture transformation & 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 - Combined with a focus on diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities - are key drivers in our aim to make a positive impact on the lives of the patients we serve, enable Talents , create a healthy work environment, and accomplish our goals through world-class research and with the compassion and commitment of our employees.

Job Description

As a member of the Microbiology Quality Control team, you will be responsible for conducting a range of microbiological tests to ensure compliance with regulatory and internal quality standards. Your key responsibilities will include:

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 visitwww.Julphar.netto read more about us and the journey of Julphar