Pharmaceutical Microbiologist: Aseptic Testing & GMP Quality

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development

Modern laboratory facilities

Stability and safety-focused work

Job summary

Placements24 invites applications for a Pharmaceutical Microbiologist to safeguard product quality and patient safety. The role focuses on microbiological testing, sterile environments, and contamination control within a dedicated quality control lab.

Responsibilities include sterility and microbial limit testing, equipment maintenance, deviation investigations, and meticulous record-keeping in line with GMP standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Microbiology, Biotechnology, or related life science.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in pharmaceutical microbiology.
• Experience with GMP and pharmacopoeial methods (USP/EP).
• Proficiency in microbial testing, aseptic processing, and environmental monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine microbiological testing on raw materials, in-process samples, finished products, and environmental monitoring samples.
• Conduct sterility testing, microbial limit testing, and endotoxin testing using validated methods.
• Operate and maintain microbiology lab equipment (incubators, autoclaves, biosafety cabinets, microscopes).
• Investigate microbial excursions and deviations, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate laboratory records (test results, instrument logs, deviation reports) in GMP-compliant manner.
• Ensure adherence to aseptic techniques and environmental monitoring programs to prevent contamination.

Skills

Microbiological testing

Aseptic processing

Environmental monitoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Microbiology or related life science

Tools

Incubators

Autoclaves

Biosafety cabinets

Microscopes

Job description

Placements24 invites applications for a Pharmaceutical Microbiologist to safeguard product quality and patient safety. The role focuses on microbiological testing, sterile environments, and contamination control within a dedicated quality control lab.

Responsibilities include sterility and microbial limit testing, equipment maintenance, deviation investigations, and meticulous record-keeping in line with GMP standards.