Specialist - Quality Control

At Julphar, we are on a journey of culture transformation & our mission is to provide a better quality of life for the entire family by delivering best in class solutions and real value with compassion and professionalism.

Our core values: Respect, Collaboration, innovation, Integrity and Compassion - Combined with a focus on diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities - are key drivers in our aim to make a positive impact on the lives of the patients we serve, enable Talents , create a healthy work environment, and accomplish our goals through world-class research and with the compassion and commitment of our employees.

Job Description

As a member of the Microbiology Quality Control team, you will be responsible for conducting a range of microbiological tests to ensure compliance with regulatory and internal quality standards. Your key responsibilities will include:

Microbiological Testing & Analysis

• Perform testing of sterile samples including Sterility, LBPC (Limulus-Based Pyrogen Test), and BET (Bacterial Endotoxin Test) with proper documentation.
• Conduct testing of non-sterile samples, such as Microbial Limit Test (MLT) and Bioburden, along with accurate record-keeping.
• Perform microbiology assay testing and document results in compliance with GMP.
• Carry out microbiology culture testing including maintenance, sub-culturing, Growth Promotion Testing (GPT), and microbial identification.
  
  

• Perform water testing, release analysis, and related documentation.
• Conduct environmental monitoring in classified areas across Julphar production plants and microbiology labs, ensuring accurate and timely documentation.
  
  

• Execute various microbiology lab support activities including equipment monitoring, cleaning validations, and media preparation.
• Monitor equipment and area temperatures using Vaisala/SIRIUS systems.
• Ensure real-time documentation and compliance for all assigned tasks.
• Handle sample and result entries, reservation creation, and notification processes in SAP.
  
  

• Adhere strictly to Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), Data Integrity, and Good Documentation Practices (GDP).
• Prepare and review Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and support microbiology-related qualification/validation documentation.
• Participate in internal and external audits and promptly report any deviations, OOS (Out of Specification), OOL (Out of Limit), or excursions.
• Manage documentation and deviation handling through eQMS (Amplelogic system).
  
  

• Follow all safety protocols and ensure a clean and compliant laboratory environment.
• Ensure full compliance with company policies, GMP, and regulatory guidelines.
  
  

• Strong sense of accountability and ownership
• Highly disciplined, motivated, and well-organized
• Excellent process compliance and implementation skills
• Effective time and task management
• Proficient English communication skills (verbal and written)
  
  

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Microbiology or other Biological Sciences
• 4–6 years of relevant experience in a pharmaceutical microbiology lab (preferably in sterile and non-sterile product testing)
• Proficient in computer applications including MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Familiarity with SAP, eQMS (Amplelogic), and temperature monitoring systems like Vaisala/SIRIUS is a plus