Quality Control Microbiologist
Core
Ensuring raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products meet microbiological quality and safety standards in a pharma/nutraceutical manufacturing environment.
Role type
Quality Control Microbiologist
Builds
Production batches of bulk drugs and food/pharma raw materials
Domain
Pharmaceutical and Nutraceutical Manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Microbial limits testing, Environmental monitoring, Sterility checks, Aseptic technique, Media preparation, Laboratory equipment operation, Data analysis, Regulatory compliance documentation, Microbial identification, Enumeration methods
Preferred skills
Experience in pharma/nutraceutical/food QC labs, Knowledge of GLP/GMP, Knowledge of pharmacopeial standards
Technologies
Incubators, Autoclaves, Laminar airflow units, Microscopes, Colony counters
Responsibilities
Perform microbiological testing (microbial limits, environmental monitoring, sterility checks), Prepare media and reagents, Operate and maintain laboratory equipment, Document test procedures and results, Review data for compliance, Investigate issues and support root-cause analysis
Seniority
Individual Contributor