Deputy Manager, Microbiology

Workplace Type

Full-time

Job ID: IJOB202665287

• Management of Microbiology Laboratory Operations.
• Supervise/perform routine microbiological testing of raw materials, in-process samples, finished products, water, and environmental monitoring samples.
• Prepare/review test procedures, protocols, SOPs
• Plan and schedule laboratory work, allocate tasks, and manage team performance.
• Oversee environmental monitoring of cleanrooms, aseptic areas, and controlled zones.
• Monitor and coordinate sterility testing, endotoxin testing, microbial limit tests, and bioburden testing etc.
• Perform/Maintain, calibrate, and qualify microbiology laboratory equipment (incubators, autoclaves, Biosafety Cabinet, LAFs etc).
• Perform growth promotion test of microbiological media.
• Ensure effectiveness of sterilization and Depyrogenation process.
• Perform Evaluation of sanitizing agents and disinfectants used in cleaning and sanitizing of aseptic filling area.
• Train and mentor laboratory staff on microbiological methods, aseptic techniques, and safety procedures.
• Investigate and document OOS (Out of Specification), OOT (Out of Trend), deviations, and nonconformities related to microbiology.
• Represent the department during audits and Regulatory inspections as a subject matter expert.
• Contribute to continual improvement projects, validation activities, and new method development.