Microbiologist

Venus Remedies (VRL); Panchkula; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Venus Remedies Limited in Panchkula invites applications for an Assistant Manager / SEO Microbiology to manage microbiology QC activities in our parenteral manufacturing facility. The role requires hands-on BET, Sterility Testing, MLT, validation, CAPA and regulatory compliance experience.

The candidate will review investigations, maintain SOPs and documentation, ensure environmental monitoring, and coordinate with Production, QA and Engineering to uphold data integrity and safety standards.

Qualifications

• M.Sc./B.Sc. in Microbiology from a recognized institution.
• 8–11 years of relevant experience in pharmaceutical QC microbiology.
• Preference for candidates with parenteral/sterile manufacturing exposure.

Responsibilities

• Oversee routine microbiology QC activities in pharma manufacturing areas.
• Perform and review BET, Sterility Testing, and MLT.
• Manage microbiological method validation/verification and related docs.
• Investigate OOS/OOT results, deviations, and microbiology incidents.
• Lead CAPA activities from investigations, audits, and quality events.
• Prepare and maintain SOPs, specifications, protocols and reports.
• Ensure environmental monitoring of classified areas and water testing.
• Ensure GLP, GMP compliance and support regulatory inspections.
• Coordinate with Production, QA, Engineering and others.

Skills

BET

Sterility Testing

MLT

Microbiological Validation

OOS/OOT Investigations

CAPA

SOP Preparation

Environmental Monitoring

Water Testing

GLP/GMP Knowledge

Documentation & Data Integrity

Team Leadership

Education

M.Sc./B.Sc. in Microbiology

Job description

Venus Remedies Limited

Department: Quality Control Microbiology
Location: Panchkula
Position: Assistant Manager / SEO Microbiology
Experience: 8-11 Years
Qualification: M.Sc./B.Sc. in Microbiology

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Assistant Manager / SEO Microbiology to manage and oversee microbiological quality control activities at our Parenteral Manufacturing Facility. The candidate should have strong hands-on experience in BET, Sterility Testing, MLT, microbiological validation, OOS/OOT investigations, CAPA, SOP preparation, and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise routine Microbiology QC activities for pharmaceutical products and manufacturing areas.
• Perform and review Bacterial Endotoxin Test (BET), Sterility Testing, and Microbial Limit Testing (MLT).
• Handle microbiological method validation/verification and related documentation.
• Review and investigate OOS/OOT results, deviations, and microbiological incidents.
• Initiate and monitor CAPA arising from investigations, audits, and quality events.
• Prepare, review, and update SOPs, specifications, protocols, reports, and other microbiology-related documents.
• Ensure proper environmental monitoring of classified areas, including personnel and surface monitoring.
• Handle water testing and microbiological analysis of pharmaceutical water systems.
• Ensure compliance with GLP, GMP, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Support regulatory inspections, customer audits, internal audits, and related compliance activities.
• Review microbiological test results, analytical records, logbooks, and other QC documentation.
• Ensure proper maintenance, calibration, qualification, and monitoring of microbiology laboratory equipment.
• Coordinate with Production, QA, Engineering, and other departments for microbiological quality-related activities.
• Ensure adherence to laboratory safety, contamination control, data integrity, and good documentation practices.
• Provide guidance and technical support to microbiology team members.

Required Skills & Expertise

• Strong hands-on expertise in BET, Sterility Testing, and MLT.
• Experience in microbiological validation/verification.
• Good knowledge of OOS/OOT, deviations, CAPA, and change control.
• Proficiency in SOP preparation, document review, and laboratory documentation.
• Experience in Environmental Monitoring and Water Testing.
• Good understanding of GLP, GMP, and pharmaceutical regulatory requirements.
• Strong knowledge of microbiology laboratory practices in a sterile/parenteral pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.
• Good analytical, investigation, documentation, and team-handling skills.

Qualification & Experience

• M.Sc./B.Sc. in Microbiology from a recognized institution.
• 8–11 years of relevant experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Candidates with experience in parenteral/sterile manufacturing facilities will be preferred.
• Candidates with approval/authorization experience in Microbiology will be preferred.

Preferred Candidate Profile

Candidates currently working in Pharmaceutical QC – Microbiology, particularly those having experience in injectables/parenteral or sterile manufacturing facilities, with strong exposure to sterility testing, BET, MLT, validation, environmental monitoring, OOS/OOT, and regulatory compliance.