Senior Microbiologist

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; India; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Eurofins Analytical Services (India Pvt Ltd) seeks a Senior Microbiologist to lead and perform microbiological testing of food, feed and related samples in its India laboratory. The role emphasizes maintaining data integrity, quality, and regulatory compliance while supervising method verification and new test method implementations.

The candidate will review results, manage SOPs, and monitor equipment and environmental conditions to ensure timely sample completion and adherence to quality

Qualifications

• MSc in Microbiology / Food Microbiology / Biotechnology or related Life Sciences discipline.
• 4–7 years of relevant experience in a food testing or microbiology laboratory.

Responsibilities

• Perform and oversee microbiological analysis of food, feed, water and related samples.
• Handle culture-based techniques and rapid microbiological testing methods.
• Review analytical results, worksheets and test reports for accuracy and completeness.
• Ensure adherence to approved SOPs, test methods and quality requirements.
• Perform method verification/validation and support implementation of new microbiological test methods.
• Monitor laboratory equipment, media preparation, cultures and environmental conditions.
• Maintain accurate laboratory documentation and ensure data integrity.
• Ensure timely completion of samples while meeting defined TAT and quality standards.

Skills

Microbiological analysis

Culture-based techniques

Rapid microbiological testing

Data integrity

Education

MSc in Microbiology / Food Microbiology / Biotechnology

Job description

Eurofins Analytical Services (India Pvt Ltd) is part of the global Eurofins Scientific network, one of the world’s leading organizations in laboratory testing and analytical services. The company operates across multiple sectors including food and feed testing, pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, environmental analysis, and consumer product safety.

In India, Eurofins Analytical Services provides end-to-end laboratory testing solutions for industries such as food processing, export, hospitality, and retail. The company specializes in advanced analytical chemistry and microbiological testing using state-of-the-art instrumentation and internationally recognized methods.

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Senior Microbiologist to join our Food Testing laboratory. The role will be responsible for performing and overseeing microbiological testing of food, feed and related samples, ensuring accurate and timely results while maintaining high standards of quality, safety and regulatory compliance.

• Perform and oversee microbiological analysis of food, feed, water and related samples.

Handle culture-based techniques and rapid microbiological testing methods as applicable.

Review analytical results, worksheets and test reports for accuracy and completeness.

Ensure adherence to approved SOPs, test methods and quality requirements.

Perform method verification/validation and support implementation of new microbiological test methods.

Monitor laboratory equipment, media preparation, cultures and environmental conditions.

Maintain accurate laboratory documentation and ensure data integrity.

Ensure timely completion of samples while meeting defined TAT and quality standards.

Qualifications

• M.Sc. in Microbiology / Food Microbiology / Biotechnology or related Life Sciences discipline
• Preferably 4–7 years of relevant experience in a food testing or microbiology laboratory.