Microbiologist

Job Context:

• A Microbiologist's day-to-day duties and responsibilities are determined by where they work, there are many core tasks associated with the role.

• Maintaining Compliance Levels in Microbiology Programs.

• Increasing Microbial Testing Productivity, Flexibility, and Cost Effectiveness.

Challenges:

Job Role/ Title:

Micro- Biologist

Level:

M01

Business Unit:

Nuh

Function:

Quality Control

Country:

India

Work Location:

Cuttack

Reporting Manager:

Quality Head

Manager’s Manager:

Plant Manager

Matrix Manager:

Team Size:

No. of Direct Reporters:

Accountabilities Scope of work

Do the Micro Analysis as per PepsiCo /BIS Guideline

Monitor the Line & Processing Area for Micro Contamination

Do the Micro Analysis as per PepsiCo /BIS Guideline

Do the NCB Micro & Calibration.

Monitor the Cleaning & Sanitation effectiveness, Maintain the Lab Equipment as per Standards

Maintain the Sanitary & Hygienic condition of the Processing area to achieve the Micro Results.

Maintain the Process as per AIB(Food Safety) & QAS requirements

Maintain the Sanitary & Hygienic condition of the Processing area to achieve the Micro Results.

External Interfaces

Internal Interfaces

Employees/workers/operator

Indicate the education level, previous experience, specific knowledge, skills and abilities required to meet minimum requirements for this Job..

Education Qualification (Highest)

with Target Institute(s)

Msc

Desired Certifications:

MSC in Microbiology

Experience Range:

03-05 years

Desirable experience:

Micro experience in food industry.

Skills

Description

Proficiency Level

(General Awareness; Working Knowledge; Functional Expert, Mastery)

Functional Skills

• Proven ability to work in team-working style in complex, inter-dependent organization.

• Ability to work under pressure and meet the desired deadlines

Expert

Behavioural
Skills

• Imagination & Creativity

• High Analytical Ability

• Strong Communication skills

• Co-ordination Skills

• Interpersonal skills

Expert

• General Awareness: Knows the fundamental or general understanding of concepts.

• Working Knowledge: Has broad job knowledge; knows and applies the full range of concepts and practices. Has broad / working knowledge of the subject. Candidate should use these concepts in day to day practices.

• Functional Expert: Candidate is certified functional expert with strong knowledge on concepts.

• Mastery: Candidate is subject matter expert and has command over the subject/ concept

• Perform microbiological analyses according to PepsiCo and BIS guidelines.
• Monitor production lines and processing areas for microbial contamination.
• Execute NCB microbial testing and equipment calibration.
• Assess cleaning and sanitation effectiveness and maintain lab equipment standards.
• Ensure 100% compliance with microbiological test protocols and audit requirements.
• Maintain sanitary and hygienic conditions in processing areas to achieve target microbial results.
• Support AIB (Food Safety) and QAS audit preparations, aiming for zero major findings.
• Document and report microbiology data, trends, and corrective actions.
• Collaborate with plant personnel to promote personal hygiene and safety.

• M.Sc. in Microbiology (or related discipline).
• 3–5 years of microbiology experience in the food industry.
• Proven ability to work in a team‑oriented, inter‑dependent environment.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication and coordination abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
• Familiarity with PepsiCo, BIS, AIB, and QAS microbiological standards.
• Experience with calibration and maintenance of microbiology lab equipment.
• High level of personal integrity and commitment to plant hygiene.
• Expert level functional and behavioural skills as outlined in the job brief.