Microbiologist

About the RoleWe are looking for an experienced Microbiologist to join our Quality Assurance team. The candidate will be responsible for microbiological quality control of dairy and frozen food products, laboratory operations, environmental monitoring, sanitation verification, and food safety compliance.Key ResponsibilitiesConduct microbiological testing of dairy products, frozen products, raw materials, finished products, water, and environmental samples.Perform tests including TPC, Yeast & Mold, Coliforms, E. coli, Staphylococcus aureus, Salmonella, and other relevant microbiological parameters.Conduct environmental monitoring and swab testing of production areas, equipment, utensils, and hygiene points.Monitor microbiological quality throughout the production process and support finished product release.Support CIP validation/verification and sanitation monitoring programs.Investigate microbiological failures and out-of-specification results and assist in root-cause analysis and corrective actions.Maintain accurate laboratory records, test reports, sampling records, and microbiological documentation.Ensure compliance with GMP, HACCP, food safety standards, and applicable regulatory requirements.Maintain microbiology laboratory equipment, media, reagents, cultures, and consumables.Work closely with Production and QA teams to identify and control microbiological risks.Coordinate with accredited external laboratories for specialized testing when required.Develop and maintain microbiological SOPs, testing procedures, specifications, and sampling plans.Support internal, customer, and regulatory audits related to microbiological and food safety requirements.Mandatory RequirementsMinimum 5 years of relevant professional experience is mandatory.Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Microbiology, Food Science, Biotechnology, or a related field.Proven experience in dairy, frozen foods, food processing, FMCG, or a similar manufacturing environment.Strong practical knowledge of microbiological testing and laboratory procedures.Good understanding of GMP, HACCP, food safety, hygiene, and environmental monitoring.Experience with microbiological testing of food products and environmental samples.Strong analytical, documentation, reporting, and problem-solving skills.Ability to work independently and coordinate effectively with Production and QA teams.Preferred ExperienceDairy microbiologyFrozen food microbiologyEnvironmental monitoring and swab testingFood microbiological analysisCIP and sanitation verificationHACCP & GMP implementationLaboratory setup and managementExternal laboratory coordination