Senior Microbiologist

Senior Microbiologist Rebase Lifesciences Pvt. Ltd.

Job Title: Senior Microbiologist
Department: Quality Control – Microbiology
Location: Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Company: Rebase Lifesciences Pvt. Ltd.
Experience: 4–8 Years
Qualification: M.Sc./B.Sc. in Microbiology or relevant discipline

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Senior Microbiologist to manage microbiological testing, environmental monitoring, and microbiology laboratory activities in compliance with GMP and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform and review microbiological testing of raw materials, finished products, water, and environmental samples.
• Conduct Environmental Monitoring (EM) of manufacturing and controlled areas.
• Perform Microbial Limit Test (MLT), Total Aerobic Microbial Count (TAMC), Total Yeast & Mold Count (TYMC) and other microbiological tests.
• Handle sterility testing, microbial identification, culture media preparation, growth promotion testing, and related activities.
• Maintain microbiology laboratory records, logbooks, SOPs, specifications, and test reports.
• Investigate OOS/OOT, deviations, and microbiological excursions and support CAPA implementation.
• Ensure proper handling, storage, and maintenance of microbial cultures, media, reagents, and laboratory equipment.
• Ensure calibration, qualification, and preventive maintenance of microbiology laboratory instruments.
• Review analytical data and ensure compliance with approved procedures and specifications.
• Support method validation/verification and microbiological method transfer activities.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, GLP, data integrity, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate with Production, QA, and other departments for microbiological quality-related activities.
• Prepare the laboratory for internal, customer, and regulatory audits.
• Guide and train junior microbiology team members.

Required Skills

• Strong knowledge of pharmaceutical microbiology and GMP practices.
• Hands-on experience in Environmental Monitoring and microbiological testing.
• Good understanding of OOS, OOT, deviation, CAPA, and change control.
• Knowledge of microbiological laboratory equipment and documentation.
• Good analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to independently manage routine microbiology laboratory activities.

Preferred Experience

Candidates with experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing/formulation microbiology laboratories and exposure to regulatory audits will be preferred.