Avantika Pharma has announced an exciting career opportunity for experienced microbiology professionals. The company is hiring Senior Officer – Microbiology for its Quality Control Department at the Bavla Plant, Gujarat. Candidates with 3–5 years of pharmaceutical microbiology experience and knowledge of GMP & GLP are encouraged to apply.

If you are looking to build your career in pharmaceutical quality assurance and microbiology testing, this is an excellent opportunity to join a growing organization committed to delivering safe and high-quality healthcare products.

Job Overview

Particular Details

Company Name

Avantika Pharma

Job Position

Senior Officer – Microbiology

Department

Quality Control – Microbiology

Job Location

Bavla Plant, Gujarat

Experience Required

3–5 Years

Qualification

B.Sc./M.Sc. in Microbiology, Biotechnology, or Life Sciences

Industry

Pharmaceutical

About Avantika Pharma

Avantika Pharma is a pharmaceutical manufacturing company committed to delivering quality healthcare products. The organization focuses on microbial safety, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement while maintaining GMP and GLP standards in its manufacturing facilities.

Key Responsibilities

The selected candidate will be responsible for:

Environmental Monitoring (EM) activities

Water and microbial testing

Media preparation and culture handling

Sterility, Bioburden & Microbial Limit Testing (MLT)

Documentation according to GMP & GLP guidelines

Handling microbiology laboratory instruments and equipment

Investigation of deviations and Out of Specification (OOS) results

Supporting internal and regulatory audits and inspections

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates should possess:

B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Microbiology, Biotechnology, or Life Sciences

3–5 years of relevant pharmaceutical, medical device, or healthcare industry experience

Good understanding of GMP, GLP, and microbiology laboratory practices

Strong documentation and analytical skills

Ability to work in a regulated pharmaceutical environment

Skills Required

Environmental Monitoring

Sterility Testing

Water Analysis

Microbial Limit Testing

Bioburden Testing

Culture Handling

GMP & GLP Documentation

OOS Investigation

Laboratory Instrument Handling

Audit Preparation

Benefits

Avantika Pharma offers:

Career growth opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Continuous learning and development

Competitive salary and employee benefits

How to Apply

Interested candidates can send their updated resume to:

Email: hr@avantikapharma.com

For further details:

Mr. Vinit Soni: +91 9624849118

Ms. Shubhra Shah: +91 8511153443

Company Website: https://www.avantikapharma.com

Job Location: Bavla Plant, Gujarat

Why Join Avantika Pharma?

Working with Avantika Pharma provides professionals with exposure to advanced microbiological testing, regulatory compliance, GMP manufacturing, and quality systems while contributing to the production of safe pharmaceutical products.

Technical FAQs

1. What is Environmental Monitoring (EM) in pharmaceutical microbiology?

Environmental Monitoring is the routine assessment of cleanrooms, air, surfaces, personnel, and equipment to ensure controlled manufacturing environments comply with GMP requirements.

2. What is the difference between Sterility Testing and Microbial Limit Testing?

Sterility Testing confirms that sterile products contain no viable microorganisms, whereas Microbial Limit Testing determines the acceptable microbial count in non-sterile pharmaceutical products.

3. What is an OOS (Out of Specification) result?

An OOS result occurs when laboratory test results fall outside predetermined specifications. It requires documented investigation, root cause analysis, and corrective actions according to GMP guidelines.

4. Why are GMP and GLP important in microbiology laboratories?

GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) ensures products are consistently manufactured with quality standards, while GLP (Good Laboratory Practices) ensures laboratory testing is accurate, reliable, traceable, and well documented.

5. What microbiology instruments are commonly used in pharmaceutical QC laboratories?

Common instruments include Autoclaves, Laminar Air Flow units, Biological Safety Cabinets, Incubators, Colony Counters, Membrane Filtration Systems, Air Samplers, Particle Counters, pH Meters, and Microscopes.