QC Microbiologist

Employment Type: Full-time \| On-site

• Experience Required: 3–6 years in pharmaceutical manufacturing
• Education: B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Microbiology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related field
• Reporting To: QC Manager / Quality Assurance Director
• We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Microbiologist to join our Quality Control team.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for microbiological testing, environmental monitoring, and ensuring all products and processes meet applicable GMP and regulatory standards.
• ***Key Responsibilities:***
• Perform microbiological testing of raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products (TVC, sterility, bioburden, endotoxin/LAL, etc.)
• Conduct environmental monitoring of manufacturing areas including air sampling, surface sampling, and personnel monitoring
• Operate and maintain microbiological equipment (autoclaves, laminar flow cabinets, incubators, colony counters)
• Prepare, sterilize, and verify culture media; perform growth promotion and sterility testing of media
• Manage and maintain reference microorganism cultures (ATCC/DSMZ strains) per applicable procedures
• Investigate OOS (Out-of-Specification) and OOT (Out-of-Trend) results and prepare deviation/CAPA reports
• Support validation activities including cleaning validation, process validation, and method validation
• Perform microbiological monitoring and testing of water systems including Purified Water (PW) and Water for Injection (WFI), in accordance with pharmacopoeial specifications
• Perform microbial testing of primary packaging materials prior to use in manufacturing
• Maintain accurate laboratory records and prepare test reports in compliance with GMP documentation requirements
• Contribute to the preparation and review of SOPs related to microbiology
• Support internal audits, regulatory inspections, and customer audits as required
• Other Quality Control duties as assign.
• ***Required Qualifications***
• *Education & Experience*
• B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Microbiology, Pharmaceutical Microbiology, Biotechnology, or a closely related field
• Minimum 3 years of microbiological laboratory experience in a GMP-regulated pharmaceutical or veterinary manufacturing environment
• Hands-on experience with USP/EP/BP microbiological methods
• Technical Skills
• Proficiency in standard microbiological techniques: streaking, identification, enumeration, sterility testing
• Experience with LAL/BET endotoxin testing is a strong advantage
• Familiarity with environmental monitoring programs in classified areas (ISO/GMP clean rooms)
• Understanding of GMP, GDP, and quality system requirements
• Competence in laboratory documentation and data integrity practices
• *Soft Skills*
• High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Good communication skills in English (written and verbal)
• Pay: AED2,000.00 - AED3,500.00 per month