Senior Pharmaceutical Microbiologist - Hybrid QC Leader

Placements24; Randburg; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid leave

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Pharmaceutical Microbiologist in Randburg, Gauteng. The role leads microbial testing, environmental monitoring and aseptic processing oversight to ensure product quality and safety in a hybrid work model.

The ideal candidate will have a Master’s or PhD in Microbiology with 5+ years in a regulated pharma setting, strong problem-solving, and excellent documentation skills. Join a dedicated QA team contributing to patient safety.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Microbiology or related field.
• Minimum 5 years in pharmaceutical microbiology or a regulated environment.
• Proven expertise in microbial enumeration, sterility and endotoxin testing.
• Experience with environmental monitoring and aseptic processing.
• Knowledge of pharmacopoeias (USP, EP) and regulatory guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Lead microbial testing activities for raw materials, in-process and finished products.
• Develop, validate and transfer microbiological methods per pharmacopoeial/regulatory standards.
• Manage environmental monitoring programs for manufacturing areas and cleanrooms.
• Investigate OOS events, deviations, and root causes; implement corrective actions.
• Assess microbial risk for new products and manufacturing processes.
• Participate in facility and equipment qualification with microbiological focus.
• Prepare and review technical reports, protocols, and batch release docs.
• Train and mentor junior microbiologists and lab staff.
• Collaborate with QA, Manufacturing and R&D to address microbiological concerns.

Skills

Microbiology

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Documentation

LIMS

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Master's or PhD in Microbiology

Tools

Office software

Sterility testing equipment

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Pharmaceutical Microbiologist in Randburg, Gauteng. The role leads microbial testing, environmental monitoring and aseptic processing oversight to ensure product quality and safety in a hybrid work model.

The ideal candidate will have a Master’s or PhD in Microbiology with 5+ years in a regulated pharma setting, strong problem-solving, and excellent documentation skills. Join a dedicated QA team contributing to patient safety.