Microbiologist (male)

Arbro Pharmaceuticals; New Delhi; On-site; INR 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Arbro Pharmaceuticals is seeking a diligent microbiology professional to perform testing on pharmaceutical, food, water and cosmetic samples in a controlled lab environment.

You will handle equipment like autoclaves, incubators, colony counters and microscopes, prepare media and reagents, and ensure documentation aligns with ISO 17025/NABL. Compliance with GMP/GLP and continuous quality improvements are expected.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of microbiological testing and laboratory practices.
• Hands-on experience with NABL-accredited laboratory testing preferred.
• Knowledge of ISO 17025/NABL documentation and compliance.
• Good documentation and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform microbiological testing of pharmaceutical, food, water, cosmetic, and other samples as per approved SOPs and applicable standards.
• Conduct TAMC, TYMC, pathogen testing, sterility testing, microbial limit tests and other microbiological analyses.
• Handle and maintain microbiology laboratory equipment, including autoclave, incubator, BOD incubator, colony counter, microscope, etc.
• Prepare and maintain culture media, reagents and test solutions.
• Perform environment monitoring, water testing and surface/air monitoring, where applicable.
• Maintain proper laboratory records, worksheets, test reports and documentation.
• Ensure compliance with NABL/ISO 17025, GMP, GLP and internal quality procedures.
• Perform media preparation, sterilization, culture maintenance and microbial identification.
• Investigate OOS/OOT results, deviations and non-conformances and support CAPA implementation.
• Ensure proper sample handling, storage and disposal as per SOPs.
• Participate in method validation/verification, proficiency testing and internal/external audits.
• Maintain cleanliness, safety and biosafety practices within the microbiology laboratory

Skills

Microbiological testing

Laboratory practices

Documentation

NABL accreditation

Tools

Autoclave

Incubator

BOD incubator

Colony counter

Microscope

Job description

Role & responsibilities

• Perform microbiological testing of pharmaceutical, food, water, cosmetic, and other samples as per approved SOPs and applicable standards.
• Conduct TAMC, TYMC, pathogen testing, sterility testing, microbial limit tests and other microbiological analyses.
• Handle and maintain microbiology laboratory equipment, including autoclave, incubator, BOD incubator, colony counter, microscope, etc.
• Prepare and maintain culture media, reagents and test solutions.
• Perform environment monitoring, water testing and surface/air monitoring, where applicable.
• Maintain proper laboratory records, worksheets, test reports and documentation.
• Ensure compliance with NABL/ISO 17025, GMP, GLP and internal quality procedures.
• Perform media preparation, sterilization, culture maintenance and microbial identification.
• Investigate OOS/OOT results, deviations and non-conformances and support CAPA implementation.
• Ensure proper sample handling, storage and disposal as per SOPs.
• Participate in method validation/verification, proficiency testing and internal/external audits.
• Maintain cleanliness, safety and biosafety practices within the microbiology laboratory

Preferred candidate profile

• Strong knowledge of microbiological testing and laboratory practices.
• Hands-on experience with NABL-accredited laboratory testing preferred.
• Knowledge of ISO 17025/NABL documentation and compliance.
• Good documentation and reporting skills.