Microbiologist

Job Description: • Conducting daily microbial and bioassay testing for raw materials, in-process, finished products, stability studies and other related testing. • To ensure testing are completed on time and be able to provide accurate and timely results on a consistent basis. • To conduct laboratory investigation upon Lab errors and OOS (out of specs) when required. • To develop, draft and review SOP (standard operating procedure) for microbiology testing. • Maintaining the usage and compliance of Reference Organisms. • Collect samples and perform test for Environment monitoring, Air monitoring and Water testing for Production Controlled Area. • Collect samples and perform testing for Process Validation (PV) and Cleaning Validation (CV). • Assist in complaint investigation testing when required. • To co-ordinate with outsourced laboratories for testing when required. • Maintain Sanitation and Sterilization of Microbiology Laboratory. • Ensure and maintain neatness, cleanliness and safety of the Microbiology Laboratory in accordance with cGMP and GLP. • Preparation of test solutions and standardizations of volumetric solution under reference standards • Perform Microbial Assay (Antibiotics), Media received & Growth Promotion Test for the Media used for testing. • Manage Microbiology Laboratory equipment calibration & maintenance. • Trending and maintaining the reports for Purified Water testing & Environment Monitoring. • Training of analyst/intern to work in Microbiology Laboratory. • Any other duties as assigned by superior. Requirements: * Diploma/Degree in Microbiology or related study. * 1-2 years’ experience in a pharmaceuticals microbiology preferred * Must be able to work independently