Executive - QC Microbiology

Lupin Ltd; Pune District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Lupin Ltd in Pune district seeks an experienced microbiology professional to lead sterility and endotoxin testing across raw materials and products. The role covers validation, documentation, and equipment qualification within the Microbiology lab.

The candidate should have 5–8 years of related experience and a postgraduate degree in Microbiology or Biotechnology, with a strong focus on quality controls and compliance. This is an on-site position in Maharashtra, India.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate degree in Microbiology or Biotechnology is required.
• 5–8 years of experience in microbiology/quality control.
• Experience with sterility testing, BET, and validation activities.

Responsibilities

• Perform sterility and Bacterial Endotoxin Testing (BET) for raw materials and products.
• Execute validation activities.
• Prepare and review Microbiology-related SOPs, STPs, validation protocols, and reports.
• Conduct equipment qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ/RQ and PV).
• Perform calibration activities related to the Microbiology department.
• Initiate and manage Change Control, Deviation, and CAPA.
• Perform bioburden tests for water, raw materials, and products.
• Conduct population determination of biological indicators.
• Perform cell bank testing.

Skills

Innovation & Creativity

Result Orientation

Collaboration

Customer Centricity

Developing Talent

Stakeholder Management

Strategic Agility

Process Excellence

Education

Post Graduation in Microbiology or Biotechnology

Job description

Responsibilities:

Job Description

• Perform sterility and Bacterial Endotoxin Testing (BET) for raw materials and products.
• Validation Activities:
• Execute validation activities.
• Prepare and review Microbiology-related SOPs, STPs, validation protocols, and reports.
• Equipment Qualification and Calibration:
• Conduct equipment qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ/RQ and PV).
• Perform calibration activities related to the Microbiology department.
• Change Control, Deviation, and CAPA:
• Initiate and manage Change Control, Deviation, and Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA).
• Perform bioburden tests for water, raw materials, and products.
• Population Determination of Biological Indicators:
• Conduct population determination of biological indicators.
• Cell Bank Testing:
• Perform cell bank testing.
  

Work Experience

5 to 8 year experience

Education

Post Graduation in Microbiology or Biotechnology

Competencies

• Innovation & Creativity
• Result Orientation
• Collaboration
• Customer Centricity
• Developing Talent
• Stakeholder Management
• Strategic Agility
• Process Excellence