Officer-Microbiologist

SUN PHARMA; Mohali; On-site; INR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Sun Pharma in Mohali requires an Officer-Microbiologist to strengthen Global Quality and Compliance. You will oversee microbiology analyses and ensure data integrity across testing workflows.

Educational qualification includes MSc/MSc Microbiology or BSc Microbiology, with 2–4 years of relevant experience. You will review COA, environmental monitoring, raw materials, calibration, and investigations, while supporting audits and regulatory submissions.

Qualifications

• MSc Microbiology or BSc Microbiology degree required.
• 2–4 years of relevant microbiology experience.
• Experience with quality control and regulatory data in a microbiology lab.

Responsibilities

• Monitor integrity, accuracy and adequacy of analyses.
• Perform second-person verification of microbial test results.
• Review COA, related documents and environmental monitoring data.
• Review raw materials, packaging materials, stability, validation and related data.
• Review instrument calibration and verification data.
• Handle OOS/OOT investigations and change controls as needed.
• Submit analytical data to regulatory affairs and support audits.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Collaboration

Education

MSc Microbiology

BSc Microbiology

Job description

Job Description:

Job Title: Officer-Microbiologist

Business Unit: Global Quality and Compliance

Job Grade: G12C

Location: Mohali

At Sun Pharma, we commit to helping you “Create your own sunshine”— by fostering an environment where you grow at every step, take charge of your journey and thrive in a supportive community.

Are You Ready to Create Your Own Sunshine?

As you enter the Sun Pharma world, you’ll find yourself becoming ‘Better every day’ through continuous progress. Exhibit self-drive as you ‘Take charge’ and lead with confidence. Additionally, demonstrate a collaborative spirit, knowing that we ‘Thrive together’ and support each other’s journeys.”

Key responsibilities:

• To monitor and ensureintegrity, accuracy and adequacy of the analysis performed.
• To perform second person results verification activity for all microbial test results (e. g. agar plate/ broth media container).
• Review of chemical and micro water Analytical Data, Certificate of Analysis and Related Documents.
• Review of environmental monitoring and Swab Analysis Analytical Data, Certificate of Analysis and Related Documents.
• Review of Raw Material/ Packaging Material/ Stability/ Microbiology / Cleaning Method Validation/ Finished Product Analytical Data, Certificate of Analysis and Related Documents.
• Review of daily calibration and verification of instruments/equipment Analytical Data, Certificate of Analysis and Related Documents.
• Review and approval of additional testing requests (if required)
• Participation in handling OOS, OOT, and Investigation & Deviations related to Quality Control.
• Review and approval of Weekly, Monthly software verification reports of Empower3.
• Periodic Verification of Application software on computer systems, associated with laboratory instruments with system administrator.
• Review of Lab Instruments calibration/ preventive maintenance data.
• Review of Certificate of Analysis (COA).
• Review and submission of analytical data to site regulatory affairs.
• To provide the response of regulatory affairs and Office of Data Reliability queries.
• Review and approval of change control request, specification, standard test procedure & SOP in Document Compliance Manager System.
• To conduct laboratory visit, to oversee the lab compliance and to rectify the gaps identified.
• Perform all work in support of our Corporate Values of Pride, Accountability, Integrity and Diligence. Perform all work in accordance with all established regulatory and compliance and safety requirements.
• To participate in all internal/external audits.
• To perform Gap Assessment for Pharmacopeial changes as per USP and Ph. Eur. and to ensure compliance as per SOP.

Travel Estimate: Low

Educational Qualification: M.Sc-Microbiology / B.Sc- Microbiology

Experience: Tenure: 2 to 4years

Your Success Matters to Us

At Sun Pharma, your success and well‑being are our top priorities! We provide robust benefits and opportunities to foster personal and professional growth. Join us at Sun Pharma, where every day is an opportunity to grow, collaborate, and make a lasting impact. Let’s create a brighter future together!