Assistant Manager

Rubicon Research Limited; Thane; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Rubicon Research Limited in Ambernath is seeking an Assistant Manager (Supervisor / Section In-Charge) for the Quality Control department. The role requires 11–15 years of microbiology laboratory leadership, with responsibility for batch release, data review, and QMS activities.

You will lead the Microbiological section, drive automation projects, and ensure GLP/EHS compliance while facing audits and coordinating with senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Microbiology with relevant laboratory experience.
• Experience in analytical data review and GLP-GMP practices.
• Preference for US-FDA/MHRA exposure or similar regulated environments.
• Ability to deliver tasks with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Lead microbiology team of 10+ members and supervise batch release after analysis.
• Review raw analytical data for accuracy and completeness within timelines.
• Drive lab automation projects and own successful implementation.
• Manage QMS activities: investigations, CAPA, OOS/OOT, change control.
• Ensure availability of lab resources (chemicals, media, standards) as per plan.
• Demonstrate self-drive, decision-making and department improvements.
• Face audits (USFDA/MHRA/clients) with relevant section output.
• Maintain GLP/EHS compliance and strong written/ verbal communication.

Skills

Leadership

Data analysis

QMS handling

GLP/GMP knowledge

Audit readiness

Written communication

Travel flexibility

Team coordination

Education

MSc Microbiology

Tools

Water activity

Horizontal Autoclave

Analytical balance

Job description

Position / Job Title Assistant Manager (Supervisor / Section In-Charge). Department Quality Control Reporting To Sr. Manager (P4) / AGM (M1) Location Ambernath Years of Experience 11 to 15 years. Dosage Form Solid Oral / Nasal / Liquid

Job Responsibilities / Deliverables

• Responsible for leading the team of approx. 10+ members (Analyst + Reviewer) for the Microbiological section and releasing the batches after completion of analysis or any other given task as per target completion date.
• Responsible for arranging a review of analytical raw data for correctness and completeness and to ensure final data submission to respective departments as per specified timelines.
• Responsible for leading any type of automation project (E.g. Lab—Automation) in Lab and actively participate in succeeding it through ownership.
• Responsible for QMS handling (incidences, investigations, File notes, ratification, OOS, OOT, Change Control, CAPA etc.) and closing within a stipulated timeline with the proper root cause of his section.
• To ensure and arrange all resources (chemicals, reagents, media, standards, cultures, documents, etc.) are available to smooth line function as per planning and achieve a deliverable task with minimum support.
• He should be self-driven, have the capability to make self-decisions and be a good learner. He should have the capability to lead the Microbiological section individually and actively participate in departmental improvement programs to enhance the output and quality.
• To perform the task assigned by the HOD as and when required.
• Responsible for facing the Audit (USFDA/MHRA/Client etc.) with respective section related work.
• Should have good written and communication skills and perform the task given by the Sr. Leader as and when required.
• Responsible for adherence to the GLP and the EHS system in the Laboratory.

Qualifications & Pre-Requisites

• Master Degree of Microbiology.
• He should have good experience of analytical data review and good knowledge of MLT, Water and EM analysis, instrumental analysis like water activity / Horizontal Autoclave / Balance.
• He should have experience of QMS Handling and know about GLP-GMP standard practices of analytical work.
• The candidate having experience in US-FDA/MHRA approved company is preferable.
• Should have skill to achieve deliverable task with minimum support for analysis.

Additional Notes

• Role is expected to work in all shifts.
• If required, the candidate should be ready to travel to all plant locations on work priority as per company policy.
• Responsible to ensure compliance to GLP, Health, Safety and Environment. requirement.