We’re Hiring: Microbiology Manager
Food & Pharmaceutical Testing Division
EFRAC - Barasat, Kolkata
Experience: Minimum 10 - 15 years in Microbiology
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced and technically strong Microbiology Manager to lead our Microbiology division, with a major focus on Food Testing. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in microbiological testing, laboratory operations, quality systems, team management, and regulatory compliance within the food and/or pharmaceutical testing industry.
The candidate will be responsible for managing day-to-day microbiology laboratory operations, ensuring accurate and timely testing, maintaining quality standards, and leading a team of microbiologists and laboratory professionals.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the Microbiology division with primary responsibility for Food Testing operations.
- Oversee microbiological testing of food, raw materials, finished products, water, environmental samples, and other relevant matrices.
- Ensure testing is performed in accordance with applicable national and international standards, regulatory requirements, and approved laboratory procedures.
- Manage laboratory workflow, sample processing, testing schedules, turnaround time, and resource allocation.
- Review and authorize test results, reports, analytical data, and microbiological observations as applicable.
- Ensure adherence to GLP, GMP, ISO/IEC 17025, laboratory quality systems, and relevant food/pharmaceutical regulatory requirements.
- Develop, review, and implement SOPs, test methods, work instructions, and quality-control procedures.
- Lead method verification/validation, media quality control, environmental monitoring, sterility-related activities, and other microbiological quality-control programs as applicable.
- Investigate OOS/OOT results, deviations, non-conformances, customer complaints, and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA).
- Ensure effective maintenance, calibration, qualification, and performance monitoring of microbiology laboratory equipment.
- Plan manpower requirements, train team members, evaluate performance, and build technical competency within the department.
- Support internal and external audits, accreditation assessments, regulatory inspections, and customer audits.
- Coordinate with Quality Assurance, Food Testing, Chemistry, Sample Management, and other departments for smooth laboratory operations.
- Drive continuous improvement in testing quality, laboratory efficiency, turnaround time, and customer satisfaction.
- Stay updated with changes in microbiological standards, food safety requirements, testing methodologies, and regulatory expectations.
Requirements :
- Minimum 10- 15 years of relevant experience in Microbiology, preferably in a recognized Food Testing / Pharmaceutical Testing / Contract Testing Laboratory.
- Strong preference for candidates with substantial experience in Food Microbiology Testing.
- Experience in managing a microbiology laboratory/team at a managerial or leadership level.
- Strong knowledge of microbiological testing methodologies and interpretation of results.
- Good understanding of ISO/IEC 17025, GLP, GMP, food microbiology standards, quality systems, and laboratory accreditation requirements.
- Experience in handling audits, investigations, CAPA, method validation/verification, and laboratory quality management.
- Strong leadership, people-management, analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Candidates who have managed high-volume testing operations and multidisciplinary laboratory teams will be preferred.
Education
M.Sc. / M.Tech. / equivalent qualification in Microbiology, Biotechnology, Life Sciences, or a relevant discipline.
How to Apply
Interested and eligible candidates are requested to share their updated CV/resume with the subject line:
“Application – Microbiology Manager | Barasat, Kolkata”
Contact: 6292279952
Location: Barasat, Kolkata
We encourage experienced Microbiology professionals with strong Food Testing expertise to apply.
Pay: ₹600,000.00 - ₹900,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Application Question(s):
- Have you worked in a NABL/ISO 17025 accredited laboratory?
- Have you handled NABL/customer/regulatory audits?
- What is your current CTC?
- What is your expected CTC?
- What is your notice period?
Education:
Experience:
- Microbiology: 10 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
