Hands-on Microbiology Lab Scientist — GMP & QA Impact

GlaxoSmithKline; Karachi Division; On-site; PKR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

GlaxoSmithKline is seeking a microbiology professional in Pakistan to support safety, quality, and compliance of materials. You will perform routine microbiological testing, environmental monitoring, and other lab activities, working with teams across laboratory, production and quality.

You will handle bioassays, sterility, water testing, MLT and DOP testing, maintain records, and contribute to continuous improvement while ensuring regulatory compliance and data integrity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Microbiology.
• Fresh to 3 years of experience in a microbiology or pharma lab.
• Practical knowledge of basic microbiology techniques: culture handling, media prep, incubation, plating, colony counting.
• Strong written and verbal English communication; clear lab records.
• Basic computer skills; willingness to learn LIMS and SAP.
• Experience with sterility testing, MLT, water testing or environmental monitoring; GMP familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Perform bioassay of products and APIs, sterility testing and environmental monitoring.
• Maintain analytical records, logbooks and perform data trending as scheduled.
• Perform stability testing and report results per procedures.
• Validate, qualify, calibrate and monitor microbiology lab equipment as scheduled.
• Ensure GMP, EHS, quality, and data integrity compliance; maintain clean lab environment.

Skills

Data Integrity

Detail-Oriented

Problem Solving

Quality Assurance

Quality Control

GxP Regulations

Lean Management

Digital Fluency

Testing Operations

Communication in English

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s in Microbiology

Tools

LIMS

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

GlaxoSmithKline is seeking a microbiology professional in Pakistan to support safety, quality, and compliance of materials. You will perform routine microbiological testing, environmental monitoring, and other lab activities, working with teams across laboratory, production and quality.

You will handle bioassays, sterility, water testing, MLT and DOP testing, maintain records, and contribute to continuous improvement while ensuring regulatory compliance and data integrity.