Applications are invited for the Junior Team Member – Microbiology position in Baddi, Himachal Pradesh. This opportunity is suitable for M.Sc Microbiology candidates with relevant pharmaceutical microbiology experience who are interested in laboratory analysis, microbiological quality control, sterility testing and environmental monitoring.

The Junior Team Member – Microbiology will execute analysis of allocated samples and generate reliable and reproducible microbiological results to confirm compliance with predefined quality specifications and standards. The position also involves laboratory documentation, investigation of abnormal observations, equipment management and coordination with QA/QC teams for timely sample and product release.

Job Overview

Key Responsibilities

The Junior Team Member Microbiology job in Baddi primarily involves laboratory analysis, data review and microbiological quality compliance.

Key responsibilities include:

• Analyse microbiological samples according to assigned priorities and work allocation.
• Review analytical data against applicable specifications and microbiological methods.
• Prepare, review and submit analytical reports to the Team Leader within defined timelines.
• Support timely sample and batch release to achieve laboratory service-level agreements.
• Report laboratory errors, abnormal observations and procedural or equipment-related non-compliances.
• Initiate investigations and support appropriate corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Investigate laboratory errors and incidents on priority to prevent recurrence and delays in batch release.
• Document raw data, observations and findings contemporaneously in relevant test data sheets.
• Review laboratory reports according to cGMP and Good Documentation Practices (GDP) for GLP compliance.
• Follow SOPs and approved procedures to minimize GMP and regulatory compliance concerns.
• Evaluate and document instrument or equipment breakdowns.
• Maintain laboratory instruments and equipment in optimal working condition.

Microbiology Testing & Laboratory Activities

The position involves significant hands-on microbiology laboratory responsibilities, including activities associated with:

• Microbial Limit Testing (MLT)
• Sterility testing
• Bioburden testing
• Water sample analysis
• Environmental monitoring
• Swab analysis
• Autoclave operations
• DHS operations
• Microbiological documentation
• Laboratory investigations
• Sample and report release

According to the supplied job description, the role can involve reviewing and releasing approximately 15 MLT reports daily, around 15 sterility batches weekly, 15 bioload samples, 50 water samples and environmental monitoring activities covering approximately 200 locations daily.

Education Qualification

Candidates must have:

M.Sc in Microbiology

The supplied job description specifically identifies M.Sc Microbiology as the educational qualification. Candidates with other degrees should not assume eligibility unless the employer’s official application page confirms an equivalent qualification.

Experience Required

The relevant work experience specified for this position is:

• Analyst: 1–5 years of Microbiology experience
• Reviewer: 3–7 years of Microbiology experience

Therefore, this particular opening is not explicitly advertised for freshers.

Skills Required

Candidates should possess:

• Strong knowledge of Microbiology
• Ability to perform assigned microbiological laboratory tasks
• Microbiological sample analysis
• Sterility and microbial testing knowledge
• Environmental monitoring knowledge
• cGMP awareness
• GDP and GLP compliance
• SOP adherence
• Laboratory investigation skills
• CAPA understanding
• Laboratory documentation
• Instrument and equipment handling
• Good English communication skills

Internal & External Coordination

The Junior Team Member – Microbiology will interact with several functions to ensure smooth laboratory operations and timely release activities.

Internal interactions include Units for specifications, protocols and documentation; QA/QC teams for product sample release; Stores for required laboratory materials; and the Team Leader Microbiology for laboratory resource requirements.

The role may also coordinate with CQA when pharmacopoeial guidelines or related information is required.

Major Challenges

The position requires effective coordination and prioritisation in a regulated laboratory environment. Key challenges identified in the job description include availability of validation records when analytical validation is performed at other sites and managing material or resource constraints caused by competing laboratory priorities.

Strong coordination between analysts is therefore important for meeting laboratory SLAs and avoiding delays.

Why Consider This Microbiology Role?

This opportunity can be valuable for experienced M.Sc Microbiology professionals seeking exposure to pharmaceutical quality-control activities such as sterility testing, MLT, bioburden testing, water testing, environmental monitoring and GMP laboratory documentation.

The role also provides practical exposure to investigations, CAPA, equipment management and coordination with QA/QC functions—all relevant competencies for career progression within pharmaceutical microbiology and quality operations.

Specific employee benefits were not provided in the supplied job description and should be confirmed with the employer during the recruitment process.

Salary

The employer has not disclosed compensation in the supplied job description.

For structured-data purposes, an indicative market estimate of approximately ₹3,50,000–₹7,00,000 per year may be considered for similar microbiology roles in the region, depending on experience and responsibilities.

This is an estimated range, not an officially disclosed salary for this vacancy.

How to Apply

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