Junior Team Member - Microbiology

Cipla; Rangpo; On-site; INR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Cipla in India seeks an experienced Microbiology Analyst to execute sample analysis and ensure compliance with microbiological quality parameters and predefined specifications. You will produce reliable, reproducible results for batch releases and contribute to overall quality control.

Responsibilities include prioritised analysis, data review, and timely reporting, with adherence to cGMP and GDP. English communication and collaboration with QA and other teams are essential in this fast-paced

Qualifications

• MSc in Microbiology or equivalent is required.
• Strong knowledge of microbiology methods and quality parameters.
• Fluent English communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Analyse samples as per priority and work allocation.
• Review data against specifications and results obtained.
• Prepare, review and submit reports within stipulated timelines.
• Maintain and review test data sheets per SOPs.
• Support QA for timely batch releases and compliance.

Skills

Microbiology knowledge

English communication

Data review

Education

M.Sc Microbiology

Tools

cGMP

GDP

Job description

Job Purpose

Execute analysis of allocated samples and Produce reliable and reproducible results in order to ensure their compliance to the microbiological quality parameters and predefined specifications and standards.

Job Purpose

Execute analysis of allocated samples and Produce reliable and reproducible results in order to ensure their compliance to the microbiological quality parameters and predefined specifications and standards.

Key Accountabilities (1/6)

Analyse and review samples based on work allocation to meet the service level agreement

• Analyse samples as per priority and work allocation
• Review the data as per respective specification, Microbiological Methods and results obtained
• Prepare, review and submit reports to Team leader within stipulated timelines in order to support individual sample release within stipulated timelines to achieve SLA

Key Accountabilities (2/6)

Report errors, abnormal observations, non-compliances related to procedures, equipment and instruments, and deliver results promptly to facilitate timely action and avoid delay in releases

• Initiate investigations and take necessary corrective and preventive actions
• Investigate incidence & lab error on priority basis so that batch release timely and issues are not recurring

Key Accountabilities (3/6)

Document entries, raw data and findings concomitantly in relevant test data sheets so as to facilitate the lab QA to review the reports and avoid missed entries

• Review reports as per cGMP & GDP for compliance to GLP
• Ensure no GMP / regulatory concern are raised by adhering to SOPs and following procedures

Key Accountabilities (4/6)

Evaluate & document Instrument / equipment break down and suggest mechanisms to avoid the same

Maintain equipment and instruments optimally to ensure no incidences or non-compliances occur due to malfunctioning of equipment/ instruments

Major Challenges

• Availability of Validation records of analysis samples becomes a challenge in cases where validation is performed on other sites.
• Material and resource availability becomes a challenge due to conflicting priorities between labs and coordination between analysts which makes it tough to fulfil SLA

Key Interactions (1/2)

Internal

• Units for receiving specification, documents, protocols, area availability etc. (daily)
• QA/QC for product sample release (daily)
• Stores for procuring materials(need basis)
• Communicate if any observation find on the specification.

Dimensions (1/2)

• Review and release approximate 15 MLT reports on daily basis to achieve the SLA.
• Review and release approximately 15 sterility batches on weekly basis and 15 bio load samples.
• 50 Water Samples analysis and release
• 10 Technical Information Sheets for swap analysis
• 6 Autoclave & DHS Operation
• 200 locations released on daily basis for Environmental monitoring

Education Qualification

M. Sc (Microbiology)

Relevant Work Experience

• 1-5 years’ experience for analyst and 3-7 years for reviewer in Microbiology
• Good knowledge of Microbiology, skill to perform assigned task, communication in English