Microbiology Analyst - Sterile Products & QA Lead

GlaxoSmithKline plc; Karachi Division; On-site; PKR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

GlaxoSmithKline plc in Pakistan is seeking a microbiology professional to perform microbiological analysis of finished products, stability samples and raw materials in accordance with DI and QMS requirements.

You will prepare media, perform growth promotion tests, conduct environmental monitoring, microbial limit and endotoxin testing, and support validation activities. Strong documentation habits and communication skills are essential to ensure data integrity and quality.

Qualifications

• BS. Microbiology / BS. Biotechnology or equivalent is required.
• Minimum 1–2 years of relevant experience.
• Proficient in MS Office ( Word, Excel, PowerPoint ) at least to a moderate level.
• Good communication and presentation skills.
• Expertise in sterile area EM, Bioassay testing, Microbial Limit test and all other testing of microbiology.

Responsibilities

• Perform microbiological analysis of Finished products, stability & raw material testing to ensure the microbiological quality.
• Preparation of media in ampoule and Eye Drop / Cephalosporin lab and performance of Growth Promotion test; culture maintenance and inventory control.
• Perform Viable and Non-viable monitoring of Sterile Ampoule and Eye Drop / Cephalosporin / tablet and suspension production areas.
• Sampling testing and reporting of Raw material, pure steam and Water System and prepare summary report of water and environmental monitoring.
• Perform Microbial Limit Test, Bacterial Endotoxin, Bioburden and sterility test of Raw materials, packaging components and finished products.
• Perform Bioassay of multivitamins and antibiotics and support in stability studies and product validations.
• Analytical method validation testing and perform all activities of testing related with current SOP versions.
• Ensure proper documentation and logging of results and prepare reports to comply with data integrity requirements.
• Lead microbial investigations, root cause analysis and CAPA implementation; support audits and CI projects.

Skills

Data Integrity

Detail-Oriented

Digital Fluency

GxP Regulations

Quality Assurance

Quality Control

Problem Solving

Risk Awareness

Testing Operations

Education

BS. Microbiology / BS. Biotechnology or Equivalent

Job description

GlaxoSmithKline plc in Pakistan is seeking a microbiology professional to perform microbiological analysis of finished products, stability samples and raw materials in accordance with DI and QMS requirements.

You will prepare media, perform growth promotion tests, conduct environmental monitoring, microbial limit and endotoxin testing, and support validation activities. Strong documentation habits and communication skills are essential to ensure data integrity and quality.