Microbiologist

gsk; Karachi Division; On-site; PKR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

GSK in Pakistan is seeking a Microbiology Specialist to join the team conducting routine microbiological testing, environmental monitoring, and related QC activities. You will ensure data integrity, maintain compliant records, and collaborate with production and quality teams to uphold GMP standards.

The role supports method validation, calibration of equipment, and adherence to regulatory requirements while contributing to continuous improvement and lab operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Microbiology is required.
• Fresh to 3 years of microbiology or pharmaceutical lab experience.
• Practical knowledge of basic microbiology techniques (culture handling, media preparation, incubation, plating, colony counting).
• Good written and verbal English communication; able to maintain clear lab records.
• Experience with LIMS, SAP or other lab informatics systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform bioassay of products and APIs, sterility testing, environmental monitoring of aseptic and non-sterile areas, water testing, microbial limit testing and other microbiological activities as per procedures.
• Perform stability testing and maintain accurate records of results.
• Validate, calibrate, and monitor laboratory equipment per schedules.
• Ensure GMP, EHS, quality and data integrity requirements are met.
• Maintain housekeeping and a safe, orderly work environment.
• Raise quality issues, deviations, and change controls as needed.
• Support inventory management and procurement coordination for lab materials.

Skills

Data Integrity

Detail-Oriented

Digital Fluency

GxP Regulations

Lean Management

Problem Solving

Quality Assurance

Quality Control

Risk Awareness

Testing Operations

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Microbiology

Tools

LIMS

SAP

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Description

You will join our Microbiology team in Pakistan to help ensure the safety, quality, and compliance of materials and products. You will perform routine microbiological testing, environmental monitoring, and other laboratory activities, while working with teams across laboratory, production and quality. We value clear communication, practical problem solving, and a continuous learning mindset. This role offers hands‑on experience, visible impact, and opportunities to grow while helping GSK unite science, technology, and talent to get ahead of disease together.

Responsibilities

• Perform bioassay of products and APIs, sterility testing, environmental monitoring of aseptic and non-sterile manufacturing areas, water testing, microbial limit testing (MLT), DOP testing, media preparation, and other assigned microbiological testing activities in accordance with approved procedures and specifications. Maintain analytical records, logbooks, and perform data trending as per schedule.
• Perform stability testing of products and maintain accurate records and reporting of results as per approved procedures.
• Perform validation, qualification, calibration, and routine monitoring of Microbiology Laboratory equipment as per approved schedules.
• Perform microbiological testing method validation and verification activities as per approved protocols and schedules.
• Ensure compliance with applicable GMP, EHS, Quality, Data Integrity, and regulatory requirements within the area of responsibility.
• Maintain laboratory housekeeping and ensure a clean, safe, and orderly work environment.
• Promptly raise and report any misconduct, compliance concerns, or quality-related issues through appropriate channels.
• Participate in and perform self-inspections and support timely closure of identified observations.
• Raise change controls, deviations, OOS investigations, and related quality system records as required.
• Support laboratory inventory management, procurement coordination, and maintenance of laboratory materials and consumables to ensure uninterrupted laboratory operations.

Education, Experience and Skills

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Microbiology is required of this role.
• Fresh to 3 years of experience in a microbiology or pharmaceutical laboratory.
• Practical knowledge of basic microbiology techniques such as culture handling, media preparation, incubation, plating and colony counting.
• Good written and verbal communication skills in English; able to complete clear laboratory records.
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Word and Excel; willingness to learn LIMS and SAP.
• Experience with sterility testing, microbial limit testing, water testing or environmental monitoring.
• Familiarity with GMP, GLP or quality management systems.
• Experience using LIMS, SAP or other laboratory informatics systems.
• Basic troubleshooting skills for equipment such as incubators, autoclaves, and other microbiology laboratory instruments.
• Exposure to investigations, change controls, or deviation management within a GMP environment.
• Training or exposure to continuous improvement tools (e.g., root cause analysis).
• Ability to maintain accurate GMP documentation and laboratory records in accordance with data integrity requirements.

Skills

Data Integrity, Detail-Oriented, Digital Fluency, GxP Regulations, Lean Management, Problem Solving, Quality Assurance (QA), Quality Control (QC), Risk Awareness, Testing Operations

Why GSK?
Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.

GSK is a global biopharma company with a purpose to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. We aim to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade, as a successful, growing company where people can thrive. We get ahead of disease by preventing and treating it with innovation in specialty medicines and vaccines. We focus on four therapeutic areas: respiratory, immunology and inflammation; oncology; HIV; and infectious diseases – to impact health at scale.

People and patients around the world count on the medicines and vaccines we make, so we’re committed to creating an environment where our people can thrive and focus on what matters most. Our culture of being ambitious for patients, accountable for impact and doing the right thing is the foundation for how, together, we deliver for patients, shareholders and our people.