About This Role
This role is responsible for carrying out microbiological analysis of various samples, including food, agricultural products, seafood, and pharmaceutical items. It involves media preparation, sample analysis, equipment handling, and documentation, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies.
Responsibilities
- Carry out media preparation for microbiological analysis
- Dispose of used media and contaminated samples
- Analyze samples for microbiological parameters as per customer and regulatory requirements
- Report to the Manager – section In-Charge
- Perform analysis of food and agricultural products, seafood, environment, and textile samples as per IS/ISO/BAM/APHA methods
- Handle equipment related to the microbiological lab
- Carry out standard culture activation, verification, maintenance, and disposal
- Store samples and dispose of waste
- Carry out analysis of pharmaceutical samples as per API and USP
- Perform daily verification and intermediate checks of equipment
- Write raw data and maintain documents and records pertaining to activities as per ISO 17025-2017
- Comply with BV Cardinal Safety Rules in all situations
- Comply with company HSE requirements (policies, procedures, guidelines, etc.) and applicable local legal requirements on HSE
- Take care of own health and safety as well as colleagues and others
- Immediately report any shortcomings on HSE (incidents, unsafe work practices/conditions) to immediate Line Managers
Requirements
- Science graduate with Master in Microbiology or equivalent degree holder
- Minimum 2-5 years of experience in the food testing industry
- Good with data entry
- Good in communication
- Basic computer skills and NABL Audit skills
- Knowledge on microbiological sample testing
- Handling and preparation of audit documents
Important Details
- KPIs include: Reporting results as per TAT, technical competency and performance in the audit, achievement of Z score in PT ILC, addition of new techniques and updating latest skills
