Microbiologist

MD Biocoals Pvt. Ltd.; Sirsa; On-site; INR 450,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

MD Biocoals Pvt. Ltd. is seeking an experienced Microbiologist to join the Quality Control team in an agro-biotech setting in India. You will perform microbiological testing across RM, SFG, in-process and finished products, and maintain cultures and media per SOPs.

You will ensure GLP compliance, assist in quality investigations, and support CAPA, RCA, and audits while coordinating with Production and Quality to uphold product quality.

Qualifications

• M.Sc. Microbiology with 2–5 years of experience in Biofertilizer, Agrochemical, Biotech, Fermentation, or Agricultural Microbiology industries.
• Hands-on microbiological testing, culture handling, and quality control procedures are required.
• Strong documentation and communication skills with good analytical abilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform microbiological testing of RM, SFG, in-process samples, and finished products.
• Prepare, sterilize, and validate microbiological media as per SOPs.
• Maintain and preserve microbial cultures using standard techniques.
• Conduct microbial enumeration, purity testing, and contamination analysis.
• Monitor fermentation processes and culture growth parameters.
• Perform environmental monitoring of laboratory and production areas.
• Maintain accurate lab records, test reports, and batch documentation.
• Ensure operation and calibration of microbiology instruments.
• Follow GLP, SOPs, biosafety guidelines, and quality standards.
• Support investigations of OOS, contamination issues, and CAPA implementation.
• Coordinate with Production and Quality teams to ensure product quality.

Skills

Microbiological Testing

Culture Maintenance

RM / SFG / PFG / PDI Testing

Microbial Enumeration

Fermentation Monitoring

Laboratory Documentation

SOP & GLP Compliance

Quality Control & Quality Assurance

Root Cause Analysis (RCA)

CAPA Implementation

MS Excel & Report Preparation

Education

M.Sc. Microbiology

Job description

Department: Quality Control (QC) / Microbiology Lab

Experience: 2–5 Years (Biofertilizer / Agro Industry Preferred)

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Microbiologist to join our Quality Control team. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience in the Biofertilizer or Agro industry and be responsible for microbiological testing, culture maintenance, media preparation, laboratory documentation, and quality assurance activities. The candidate must ensure that all raw materials, in-process materials, and finished products meet the required quality standards and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform microbiological testing of Raw Materials (RM), Semi-Finished Goods (SFG), In-Process Samples, and Packed Finished Goods (PFG/PDI).
• Prepare, sterilize, and validate microbiological media as per SOPs.
• Maintain and preserve microbial cultures using standard microbiological techniques.
• Conduct microbial enumeration, purity testing, contamination analysis, and identification of microorganisms.
• Monitor fermentation processes and culture growth parameters.
• Perform environmental monitoring of laboratory and production areas.
• Maintain laboratory records, test reports, logbooks, and batch documentation accurately.
• Ensure proper operation, calibration, and maintenance of microbiology laboratory instruments.
• Follow Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), SOPs, biosafety guidelines, and quality standards.
• Support investigations related to out-of-specification (OOS) results, contamination issues, and quality deviations.
• Participate in Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and implement Corrective & Preventive Actions (CAPA).
• Coordinate with Production and Quality teams to maintain product quality and improve manufacturing processes.
• Ensure compliance with FCO guidelines, ISO standards, and internal quality systems.
• Assist during internal, customer, and regulatory audits.

Required Skills

• Microbiological Testing
• Culture Maintenance
• RM / SFG / PFG / PDI Testing
• Microbial Enumeration
• Fermentation Monitoring
• Laboratory Documentation
• SOP & GLP Compliance
• Quality Control & Quality Assurance
• Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
• CAPA Implementation
• MS Excel & Report Preparation

Qualification

• M.Sc. Microbiology
• 2–5 years of experience in the Biofertilizer, Agrochemical, Biotech, Fermentation, or Agricultural Microbiology industry.
• Knowledge of microbiology laboratory practices, microbial culture handling, and quality control procedures.
• Good analytical, documentation, and communication skills.