Microbiologist

Vindas; Pithampur; On-site; INR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Vindas in India is seeking a Microbiologist to join the Quality Control team at its pharmaceutical manufacturing facility. The role involves environmental monitoring, microbiological testing, water system testing, and regulatory compliance for sterile and non-sterile products.

Freshers may apply. Preference for experience in sterile injectables and working knowledge of Schedule M, WHO-GMP, and USFDA expectations. Strong documentation and cross-functional coordination skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Freshers are welcome to apply.
• Hands-on experience in a pharmaceutical microbiology lab.
• Experience with sterile/injectable manufacturing is preferred.
• Knowledge of Revised Schedule M, WHO-GMP, and USFDA expectations.
• Detail-oriented with strong documentation practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead Environmental Monitoring program across classified areas.
• Perform microbiological testing of materials, in-process samples, and finished products (MLT, BET).
• Conduct sterility testing and support aseptic process simulation / media fill validation.
• Carry out routine testing and trending of Purified Water and Water-for-Injection (WFI).
• Maintain GMP-compliant documentation SOPs, protocols, logbooks, and reports per Schedule M and WHO-GMP.
• Assist internal audits and regulatory inspections with audit-ready documentation.

Skills

Pharmaceutical microbiology

Environmental monitoring

Documentation

Cross-functional coordination

Sterile/injectable manufacturing

Regulatory compliance

Tools

Autoclaves

Incubators

LAF/BSCs

Particle counters

Job description

Job Description

We are looking for a Microbiologist to join the Quality Control team in our pharmaceutical manufacturing facility manufacturing sterile and non-sterile products. The role will involve environmental monitoring, water system testing, and microbiological release testing across dedicated manufacturing blocks, and requires strong familiarity with current regulatory expectations under Revised Schedule M, WHO-GMP, and other applicable frameworks.

Key Responsibilities

• Be responsible for the Environmental Monitoring Program (viable and non-viable particulate monitoring) across classified areas, including block-specific protocols for General and Cephalosporin manufacturing areas.
• Perform microbiological testing of raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products, including Bioburden, Microbial Limit Test (MLT), and Bacterial Endotoxin Test (BET).
• Conduct sterility testing and support Aseptic Process Simulation / Media Fill Validation studies.
• Carry out routine testing and trending of Purified Water and Water-for-Injection (WFI) systems.
• Perform Growth Promotion Testing, media/reagent qualification, and maintain culture collections.
• Support qualification and calibration activities for microbiology lab equipment (autoclaves, incubators, LAF/BSCs, particle counters).
• Maintain GMP-compliant documentation SOPs, protocols, logbooks, and reports in line with Schedule M (2023) and WHO-GMP requirements.
• Investigate microbiological out-of-specification (OOS) and out-of-trend (OOT) results, and support deviation/CAPA closure.
• Ensure segregation and cross-contamination controls are followed per facility design, especially across the Cephalosporin-dedicated zones.
• Support internal audits and regulatory inspections (WHO-GMP, USFDA, State FDA, etc.) with audit-ready documentation.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Freshers are welcome to apply.
• Hands-on experience in a pharmaceutical microbiology lab, preferably in a sterile/injectable manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of Beta-Lactam or Cephalosporin handling protocols is an added advantage
• Sound understanding of current Indian regulatory requirements (Revised Schedule M) alongside WHO-GMP and/or USFDA expectations.
• Detail-oriented, comfortable with rigorous documentation, and able to work within a cleanroom/controlled environment
• Good communication skills for cross-functional coordination with QA, Production, and Engineering