Analytical Technology Laboratory
Mylampatti
Coimbatore
Tamil Nadu
Junior Microbiologist
₹15,000 - ₹20,000 a month
We
are looking for a Junior Microbiologist with 1–2 years of relevant
experience in an FMCG, food testing, or microbiology laboratory.
The
candidate will be responsible for performing microbiological testing of
food and FMCG samples, maintaining laboratory standards, accurate
documentation, and ensuring compliance with applicable laboratory
procedures and quality requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Perform microbiological analysis of food, beverage, FMCG, raw material, and finished product samples.
Conduct
routine microbiological tests such as TPC, yeast & mould, coliform,
E. coli, Salmonella, Staphylococcus aureus and other relevant
parameters as per approved methods.
Prepare and handle media, reagents, cultures, and test samples as per SOPs.
Perform sample preparation, dilution, plating, incubation, colony counting, and result interpretation.
Maintain proper laboratory hygiene, aseptic conditions, and contamination control.
Operate
and maintain microbiology laboratory equipment such as autoclave,
incubator, hot air oven, colony counter, weighing balance, pH meter, and
microscope.
Maintain accurate records, worksheets, test reports, and laboratory documentation.
Follow SOPs, test methods, safety procedures, GLP, GMP, and laboratory quality requirements.
Ensure proper identification, storage, and disposal of samples, cultures, media, and microbiological waste.
Support equipment calibration, verification, media quality checks, and environmental monitoring activities.
Report
abnormal observations, deviations, and out-of-specification results to
the concerned senior/manager. Assist during internal audits, external
audits, customer audits, and quality assessments.
Ensure timely completion and reporting of assigned testing activities.
Educational Qualification
B.Sc. / M.Sc. in Microbiology, Biotechnology, Food Technology, or a related Life Science discipline.
Candidates with relevant laboratory experience in the FMCG/Food Testing industry will be preferred.
Required Skills
Good knowledge of basic microbiological techniques and food microbiology.
Knowledge of aseptic techniques and microbial culture handling.
Basic understanding of GLP, GMP, SOPs, and laboratory safety.
Good documentation and record-maintenance skills.
Ability to work independently as well as in a team. Good observation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Basic knowledge of MS Office/Excel.
Willingness to work in a laboratory environment and handle multiple samples within defined timelines.
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