GMP Microbiology Scientist – Lab Lead & QA

AXR Group Pty Ltd; Logan City; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

AXR Group’s Planet Herb division in Australia seeks a microbiology professional to run the laboratory routine, environmental monitoring and microbial investigations to ensure product safety and regulatory compliance.

You will perform microbial limit tests, identify organisms, manage culture collections, verify methods and maintain GMP-compliant records while training production staff on hygiene and aseptic practices.

Qualifications

• GMP-regulated microbiology laboratory experience.
• Experience with pharmacopoeial microbial test methods (USP, Ph. Eur. or equivalent).
• Experience with environmental monitoring and water system testing.
• Bachelor of Science in microbiology or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Perform microbial limit tests, organism identification and preservative efficacy testing on raw materials, in-process and finished products.
• Run environmental monitoring of manufacturing areas and water systems.
• Lead investigations into microbial excursions, with root cause and corrective action.
• Manage culture collections, media preparation and sterility controls.
• Verify and validate microbiological test methods.
• Keep microbiology records compliant with GMP and data integrity requirements.
• Train production staff on hygiene and aseptic practice.

Skills

GMP knowledge

Data integrity

Record keeping

Hygiene practices

Education

Bachelor of Science in microbiology or related field

Tools

FTIR

UV/VIS

GC

HPLC

ICP

Job description

AXR Group’s Planet Herb division in Australia seeks a microbiology professional to run the laboratory routine, environmental monitoring and microbial investigations to ensure product safety and regulatory compliance.

You will perform microbial limit tests, identify organisms, manage culture collections, verify methods and maintain GMP-compliant records while training production staff on hygiene and aseptic practices.