Pharmaceutical Microbiologist job in a GMP-certified pharmaceutical manufacturing company’s facility located in JAFZADubai, specialising in the production of solid dosage forms (tablets and capsules), liquid formulations (syrups), and semi-solid products (ointments and creams).
The Pharmaceutical Microbiologist will be responsible for ensuring the microbiological quality of raw materials, water systems, production environments, and finished processes. This role supports compliance with cGMP, regulatory guidelines, and internal quality systems through routine testing, environmental monitoring, method validation, and documentation.
Job Responsibilities
pharmaceutical regulatory affairs
- Perform microbial enumeration tests as per pharmaceutical regulatory affairs tests for absence of specified microorganisms, and water quality analysis in accordance with pharmacopeial standards.
- Prepare, analyze, and interpret microbiological samples from raw materials, in-process samples, water systems, and production environments.
- Conduct biological indicator enumeration and verification activities.
drug regulatory affairs – Environmental Monitoring (EM)
- Carry out passive air monitoring (settle plate method) and active air sampling as per cGMP requirements.
- Perform surface monitoring of equipment, cleanrooms, and controlled areas across production and laboratory environments.
- Trend environmental monitoring data and support investigations for out-of-trend or out-of-specification results.
Water System Monitoring
- Collect and analyze samples of WFI (Water for Injection), Purified Water, and Raw Water according to approved sampling plans.
- Maintain accurate documentation and logbooks for all water sampling and testing activities.
Validation & Qualification Activities
- Conduct and support:
- Media hold time studies
- Article hold time validation
- pharmaceutical packaging
- Media re-melting studies
- Fumigation validation
- Autoclave validation
- Disinfectant efficacy testing using swab method and tube dilution method
- Perform periodic validation of nitrogen, compressed air, and pure steam systems.
- Support method validation and verification of microbiological test procedures.
Media & Laboratory Management
- Prepare microbiological media, active pharmaceutical ingredients and perform growth promotion testing as per pharmacopeial guidelines.
- Ensure availability and proper use of MSDS for all laboratory chemicals, raw materials, and auxiliary substances.
- Maintain laboratory inventory, including:
- Glassware and plasticware
- Reference microbiological standards
- Chemicals, media, kits, and spare parts
- Monitor stock levels and ensure timely reordering to maintain uninterrupted laboratory operations.
Documentation & Compliance
- Maintain complete and accurate laboratory documentation, including test records, validation reports, trends, and logbooks.
- Ensure all activities comply with cGMP, internal SOPs, and regulatory requirements.
- Support audits, inspections, and quality investigations as required.
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy or a related life science discipline
- Minimum 3 years of experience in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment
- Strong working knowledge of cGMP, microbiological testing, environmental monitoring, and validation
- High attention to detail with a strong commitment to quality and compliance
- Good communication and documentation skills
- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a quality team.
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