Microbiologist

Vibcare Pharma Pvt. Ltd.; Panchkula; On-site; INR 500,000 - 750,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Job summary

Vibcare Pharma Pvt. Ltd. is seeking an experienced Microbiologist to join the Quality Control team at our WHO-GMP certified manufacturing plant.

You will perform environmental monitoring, microbial testing of raw materials, in-process samples, finished products, and water systems while ensuring strict cGMP/GLP compliance. Key duties include TAMC/TYMC testing, water analysis, media preparation, and instrument maintenance. Strong documentation practices (ALCOA+) and data integrity are essential.

Qualifications

• 1–6 years of practical experience in a pharmaceutical microbiology lab.
• 2+ years preferred in QC environments.
• B.Sc or M.Sc in Microbiology/ Biotechnology/ Life sciences.

Responsibilities

• Perform TAMC/TYMC and microbial limit testing per IP/USP/BP specs.
• Conduct routine environmental monitoring in cleanrooms and manufacturing areas.
• Perform water microbiology testing for PW/RO systems and bioburden tracking.
• Prepare media, autoclave sterilization, and growth promotion tests with controls.
• Maintain and subculture reference cultures under LAF/BSC conditions.
• Operate and calibrate lab equipment (autoclaves, incubators, colony counters, laminar flow).
• Ensure data integrity (ALCOA+) and maintain registers and COAs.

Skills

TAMC/TYMC

Microbial limits

Cleanroom monitoring

Water testing

Autoclave operation

Growth promotion testing

ALCOA+

Data integrity

WHO-GMP

cGMP

GLP

Schedule M

MS Excel

MS Word

Education

B.Sc / M.Sc in Microbiology/ Biotechnology/ Life sciences

Tools

Autoclaves

Incubators

Colony counters

Laminar airflow units

Job description

Vibcare Pharma Pvt. Ltd. is a leader in pharmaceutical innovation, known for cutting-edge marketing and manufacturing. Our state-of-the-art facilities and commitment to R&D drive our growth, while our focus on employee well-being makes us a top employer.

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Microbiologist to join the Quality Control team at our WHO-GMP certified manufacturing plant. You will be responsible for environmental monitoring, routine microbial testing of raw materials, in-process samples, finished products, and water systems while ensuring strict compliance with cGMP and GLP standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Microbial Testing: Perform TAMC/TYMC, microbial limit testing, and pathogen testing on raw materials, in-process samples, and finished goods as per IP/USP/BP specifications.
• Environmental Monitoring: Conduct routine cleanroom environmental monitoring in manufacturing and packing areas using settle plates, contact plates, air samplers, and surface swabs.
• Water Analysis: Perform routine water microbiology testing for Purified Water (PW) and RO systems, including bioburden analysis and trend maintenance.
• Media Preparation & GPT: Carry out media preparation, sterilization cycles using autoclave, and perform growth promotion tests (GPT) with positive/negative controls.
• Culture Maintenance: Maintain and subculture reference microbial cultures under standard LAF/BSC conditions, ensuring proper identification, storage, and traceability.
• Instrument Handling: Operate, calibrate, and maintain lab equipment including autoclaves, incubators, colony counters, and laminar airflow units as per SOPs.
• Documentation & Compliance: Ensure real-time recording following data integrity and ALCOA+ principles, maintain lab registers, COAs, and logbooks as per Schedule M and cGMP.
• OOS & Investigation: Support investigation of microbial OOS/OOT results, environmental excursion trends, and assist QA in implementing relevant CAPA.

Requirements

• Experience: 1–6 years of practical experience in the microbiology lab of a pharmaceutical manufacturing plant.
• Education: B.Sc / M.Sc in Microbiology, Biotechnology, or relevant life sciences.
• Skills:
  • Hands-on experience with TAMC/TYMC, microbial limits, and cleanroom environmental monitoring.
  • Thorough understanding of water testing, autoclave operation, and growth promotion testing.
  • Sound knowledge of WHO-GMP, Schedule M, cGMP, and GLP guidelines.
  • Familiarity with lab documentation, ALCOA+, and basic computer tools (MS Excel, Word).
• High attention to detail and laboratory discipline.
• Methodical, reliable, and committed to data integrity.
• Good team coordination and problem-solving mindset.
• Competitive salary + performance incentives