Senior Microbiologist

MedTech

Position Type: Full Time

Experience: 3 - 5 Years

Close on: 30 Mar 2026

Position Description

The Microbiologist will support in-house research and IVD product development activities by performing hands-on microbiology and molecular biology work.

The role involves culturing and managing microbial strains, handling approved clinical samples, and supporting assay development and analytical validation studies in a regulated environment.

The position requires strong laboratory discipline, accurate documentation, and close collaboration with assay development, quality, and validation teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Culture, isolate, identify, and maintain microbial strains, including pathogenic and MDR strains.
• Manage traceable culture banks using standard reference materials (ATCC/MTCC).
• Perform microbiology and molecular biology experiments for assay development and validation.
• Handle microbial and clinical samples following biosafety and infection control guidelines.
• Conduct microbial quantification, spiked sample preparation, and PCR workflows.
• Support QA/QC activities by following SOPs and ensuring data integrity.
• Maintain accurate and traceable laboratory documentation and records.
• Operate standard lab equipment such as autoclaves, incubators, biosafety cabinets, centrifuges, and microscopes.
• Perform DNA isolation and molecular biology workflows.
• Support cloning and transformation workflows including competent cell preparation.
• Follow infection control practices and ensure end-to-end experimental ownership.

Education & Certification

• M.Sc., MTech, or Ph.D. in Microbiology or a related field.

Required Skills

• 3–5 years of industry experience in handling microbial cultures and clinical samples.
• Strong understanding of microbiological techniques and diagnostic workflows.
• Experience working in regulated or IVD environments is preferred.
• Good documentation practices and attention to detail.