Microbiologist

About the role

The Microbiologist oversees daily microbiology laboratory operations, environmental monitoring programs, and product testing procedures to ensure total compliance with ISO 13485, ISO 11737, GLP, and GMP requirements. This role combines hands-on technical execution (bioburden, sterility, and sampling) with laboratory management—leading method verifications, instrument qualifications, quality investigations, and the setup of new lab facilities. Reporting to Quality Assurance (QA), acts as the primary technical expert for microbiological quality across Production, Engineering, and QA teams.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee daily microbiology laboratory operations
• Manage environmental monitoring programs
• Conduct product testing procedures
• Ensure compliance with ISO 13485, ISO 11737, GLP, and GMP requirements
• Perform hands-on technical execution including bioburden, sterility, and sampling
• Lead method verifications and instrument qualifications
• Conduct quality investigations
• Set up new lab facilities
• Act as primary technical expert for microbiological quality across Production, Engineering, and QA teams

About you

• Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Microbiology, Biotechnology, or related field
• Minimum 4 years industrial microbiology experience (pharmaceutical, medical device, or food industry preferred)
• Hands-on expertise in bioburden and sterility testing
• Strong knowledge of GMP, GLP, and ISO 13485 / ISO 11737 microbiological testing standards
• Excellent analytical, documentation, and reporting skills
• Fluent in English communication
• Domicile in Medan