Responsibilities:

• Ensure good laboratory and safety practices in the microbiology laboratory
• Conduct testing of all types of water used in the plant to ensure they meet established standards
• Execute sampling and testing of all incoming raw materials and retesting of existing raw materials as required. (Bio-assay/microbial limit testing)
• Conduct full bio testing of all blends and intermediate products according to their relevant specifications
• Conduct testing of finished and stable products that require microbiological analysis as laid down in the specification.
• Reagent stocking, monitoring, and ordering
• Ensure microbiology lab equipment are in good working condition and provide up-to-date equipment operational procedure for each piece of equipment and conduct routine calibration of microbiology lab equipment.
• Perform line clearance evaluations such as Microbial swab tests of all manufacturing tanks, bowls, floors, and benches to evaluate microbial load ensuring they meet laid down specifications.
• Participate in product quality reviews for relevant products.
• Conduct periodical environmental monitoring all through the manufacturing facility and trend results.
• Conduct microbiological investigatory work on relevant raw materials as a service, when so requested by the materials department.

Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science in microbiology or biotechnology
• 2 years of experience in a Quality Control Laboratory in a Pharmaceuticals manufacturing plant or related industry
• Knowledge of standard methods of bio-evaluation of water and relevant raw materials
• Knowledge of the principles and practice of Pharmaceutical microbiology and laboratory safety