Microbiology Analyst Job at Glenmark Pharmaceuticals | Apply Now
Looking for a microbiology analyst job in the pharmaceutical industry? Glenmark Pharmaceuticals is hiring skilled professionals to join its growing team. This opportunity is ideal for candidates seeking microbiology jobs with hands-on experience in cGMP environments and advanced laboratory practices. Explore this exciting role and take the next step in your Glenmark careers journey.
- Job Position: Microbiology Analyst
- Location: United States
- Job Type: Full-Time
About the Company
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals is a leading player in the discovery of new molecules including NCEs (new chemical entity) and NBEs (new biological entity), with eight molecules in various stages of clinical development. The company has a strong presence in branded generics markets across emerging economies including India. Its subsidiary, Glenmark Generics Limited, has a fast-growing US generics business and also markets APIs to regulated and semi-regulated countries, making it a key name in Glenmark careers and global microbiology jobs.
Job Description
The Microbiology Analyst Job role at Glenmark Pharmaceuticals is an excellent microbiology analyst job opportunity for candidates looking to work in a cGMP/GLP laboratory setting. The position involves performing microbiological tests that support the release of intermediates and finished products, including routine and non-routine microbiological tests on in-process and final container products, as well as environmental monitoring samples.
This role is ideal for professionals seeking microbiology jobs that combine laboratory expertise with regulatory compliance and documentation.
Qualifications
The Microbiology Analyst Job role requires:
- Minimum BS/BA in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biology, or equivalent.
- Microbiology degree preferred.
Experience
- 1–3 years of experience in a cGMP/GLP laboratory.
- Experience in the Pharmaceutical & FDA/GMP industry preferred.
- Hands-on microbiology laboratory experience, including aseptic techniques.
Knowledge and Skills
- Knowledge of current cGMP regulations for laboratory settings.
- Proficiency in Windows, Microsoft Word, and Excel.
- Strong written, verbal, and communication skills.
- Good documentation and organizational skills.
Key Responsibilities
The Microbiology Analyst Job role responsibilities include:
- Help maintain inventory by reporting needed supplies and reducing wastages in the Microbiology department.
- Perform monitoring of samples, in-process product samples, raw materials, and environmental monitoring (EM) samples.
- Successfully complete a gown qualification program to work in aseptic manufacturing areas.
- Perform critical manufacturing process interventions for viable and non-viable EM.
- Maintain daily sample logs for timely testing and tracking.
- Conduct routine sampling of critical process utilities such as Water-for-Injection, Purified Water, and compressed air systems.
- Count colony forming units (CFU) on Petri plates.
- Perform sterility testing on final products and raw materials.
- Carry out Growth Promotion and Biological Indicator testing.
- Prepare reagents, materials, and equipment in sterile environments like HEPA hoods.
- Maintain accurate test records and enter results into LIMS.
- Maintain instrument usage and calibration logs.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory and industry standards.
- Conduct lab investigations for OOS/OOL results and communicate findings.
- Perform routine equipment maintenance and manage spare parts inventory.
- Support method transfer, validation, troubleshooting, and audits.
- Conduct statistical evaluations and train QC staff.
- Ensure laboratory documentation control and calibration of equipment.
