QC Microbiologist

Responsibilities:

• Developed SOPs, WKIs, STMs (microbiological testing procedures), and forms.

• Perform sampling and microbiological testing on compressed air, purified water, incoming raw materials, incoming packaging materials, in-process bulk, and finished products.

• Conduct Microbial Limit Tests (MLT), Membrane Filtration Tests (MFT), Gram staining, microscopy, and microbe identification testing according to established international standards.

• Execute stability testing and Antimicrobial Efficacy Testing (AET) on existing and new products.

• Carry out environmental monitoring (air and swab tests), trending, analysis, and reporting.

• Maintain ATCC reference live cultures.

• Conduct Growth Promotion Tests (GPT) and Sterility Tests.

• Liaise with third-party commercial testing laboratories for outsourced testing services.

• Release microbiological testing results on time.

• Participate in qualification, validation, and revalidation activities for critical systems, sterilization equipment, and laboratory equipment. Establish protocols and execute them.

• Assist in production cleaning and sanitization validation, campaign run verification, new product introduction, and other continuous improvement initiatives.

• Oversee equipment calibration, verification testing, and maintenance.

• Ensure adequate inventories of chemicals, media, spare parts, and consumables for equipment and testing.

• Ensure strict adherence to GLP, CMP, EHS standards, and company policies.

• Maintain readiness for audits at all times.

• Present monthly trends and microbiological testing results to management.

• Train, mentor, and provide guidance to junior-level analysts within the department.

• Undertake any other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Quality Control Manager.

Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science (Microbiology or related discipline).

• At least 5 years of hands-on experience in microbiological testing in cosmetics, food, nutritional, personal care, medical, medical devices, or pharmaceutical quality control laboratories.

• Strong knowledge of GLP and GMP requirements.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).

• Candidates with exposure to Halal, ISO 17025, ISO 22716, and LIMS will have an added advantage.

• Fluent in both oral and written English.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Systematic and capable of working under pressure.

• Mature, proactive, detail-oriented, well-organized, analytical, and quality-minded.

• Meticulous with the ability to follow through with tasks promptly.

• Able to work independently as well as in a team.