QC Microbiologist

Job Description: Microbiologist

Industry: Bio-Fertilizer / Bio-Pesticide / Agrochemical
Location: Sirsa, Haryana
Department: Quality Control / Laboratory
Experience: 3–8 Years (Relevant experience preferred)
Qualification: M.Sc. Microbiology / Biotechnology / Agricultural Microbiology or equivalent relevant qualification

Job Responsibilities

• Perform microbiological testing of Raw Materials (RM), Semi-Finished Goods (SFG) and Finished Products.
• Conduct CFU Count (Colony Forming Unit) and viable microbial count testing for bio-fertilizer products.
• Perform microbial contamination and purity testing.
• Handle microbial cultures, strain maintenance, media preparation and inoculation.
• Conduct microbial identification and verify the presence of required microorganisms.
• Perform quality testing of liquid and carrier-based bio-fertilizer formulations.
• Monitor microbial growth, incubation conditions and culture viability.
• Conduct shelf-life and stability studies to monitor microbial viability during storage.
• Follow aseptic techniques, sterilization procedures and laboratory hygiene practices.
• Operate laboratory instruments such as autoclave, laminar air flow, incubator, colony counter, microscope, pH meter and analytical balance.
• Maintain laboratory records, test reports, SOPs and testing documentation.
• Ensure compliance with applicable FCO specifications, quality standards and laboratory procedures.
• Coordinate with Production and Quality teams to investigate contamination, microbial count failures and product quality issues.
• Support laboratory validation, corrective actions and continuous improvement activities.

Required Technical Skills

• Microbial Culture Maintenance
• CFU / Viable Cell Count
• Microbial Contamination Testing
• Media Preparation and Sterilization
• Aseptic Techniques
• Microbial Identification and Purity Testing
• Bio-Fertilizer Quality Testing
• Liquid and Carrier-Based Formulation Testing
• Shelf-Life and Stability Testing
• SOP Compliance and Laboratory Documentation

Preferred Industry Experience

Candidates with experience in Bio-Fertilizer, Bio-Pesticide, Agricultural Microbiology, Microbial Formulations or related biotechnology manufacturing will be preferred.

Pay: ₹20,000.00 - ₹50,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person