Handle and distribute various samples received for microbiological analysis; maintain the related logbook.

Maintain housekeeping and cleanliness of the Microbiology laboratory.

Maintain inventory of microbiological media; perform media preparation, growth promotion tests, and reconciliation.

Handle microbial cultures and perform inoculum preparation.

Conduct water sampling and analysis as per the defined schedule; complete all associated records and reports.

Perform sterility testing, bacterial endotoxin testing, antibiotic microbial assay, and bioburden testing of raw materials, in-process materials, and finished products.

Carry out environmental monitoring and non-viable particle monitoring of microbiology cleanroom areas.

Identify and log environmental monitoring isolates.

Conduct disinfectant efficacy testing and microbial identification as per schedule and SOPs.

Handle and test biological indicators.

Perform Container Closure Integrity Testing (CCIT) of post-media fill units.

Observe microbial plates and media fill units exposed in the manufacturing area.

Report any out-of-specification (OOS) results or deviations to the department in-charge.

Prepare standard operating procedures (SOPs) for microbiology-related activities.

Coordinate with manufacturing, engineering, and QC teams for qualification, validation, and re-qualification activities.

Participate in qualification activities of manufacturing and microbiology areas.

Monitor and test compressed air, nitrogen gas, and perform personnel monitoring.

Prepare material/product indents as per requirements.

Initiate and review change controls, OOS investigations, and deviations.

Complete self-training records and maintain documentation.

Prepare laboratory study protocols.

Review instrument logbooks, raw data of raw materials, packing materials, in-process samples, finished products, and water samples.

Prepare Certificates of Analysis (COA).

Follow good laboratory practices (GLP) and safety protocols.

Perform water analysis and maintain daily water trend reports.

Sample, test, and release raw materials, packing materials, miscellaneous materials, and in-process samples; maintain reserve samples as per SOP.

Update instrument logbooks and record data in laboratory notebooks or relevant software.

Plan and monitor cleaning, sterilization, and depyrogenation of glassware and microbiological items.

Maintain status labels, logs, and reconciliation records for all laboratory items.

Handle and maintain pure microbial cultures.

Record daily area readings such as temperature, humidity, differential pressure, and cleaning logs.