Role Summary

Main Responsibilities

• Formula Assessment & Robustness: Support the implementation of plans to assess new and modified formulas, ensuring compliance with minimal robustness standards (QMIC 0037) and testing products for preservative effectiveness.
• Manufacturing Micro Control Program: Develop and implement control programs across the manufacturing pilot plant, managing raw materials (QMIC 0047), water systems (QMIC 0030), cleaning & sanitization (GQS 045), and Control Point Monitoring (CPM) using the Micro Susceptibility Index to map risks.
• Microbiological Testing & Execution: Perform routine and specialized microbiological testing in accordance with standard procedures (QMICs) to guarantee new products meet all microbiological control requirements (QS 023).
• Method Validation & Transfer: Conduct method validation testing (including conventional and rapid methodologies like Celsis) to be transferred to manufacturing sites for raw material analysis and product release.
• Data Integrity & Compliance: Maintain accurate, concise, and up-to-date laboratory records; review and implement new/revised global procedures (QMICs) within 45 days, and ensure data validity for QA systems.
• Investigation & Corrective Actions: Participate in failure investigations, collect necessary samples, and execute applicable preventive or corrective actions regarding laboratory findings or EHS incidents.
• Environmental & System Monitoring: Perform sampling and testing of water, environmental air, compressed air, and surface swabs, while supporting the annual stability testing and culture maintenance programs.
• Lab Maintenance & Calibration: Participate in the calibration and qualification program for all laboratory equipment and instruments, and write/update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Training & Knowledge Sharing: Develop and deliver microbiology training modules for microbiologists, pilot plant operators, Product Development (PD), and Innovation & Support (I&S) groups.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's Degree completed in Microbiology, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical, Biology Chemistry, Biomedicine or a related major.
• Experience: Solid experience in Pharmaceutical, Cosmetic, or Industrial laboratories, with a proven track record in functional microbiological testing and validation.
• Language: Intermediate English.
• Tools: Proficiency in Google Suite and solid knowledge of analytical, basic statistics, and mathematics.

Preferred Qualifications

• Post-graduate degree (Master's Degree in Microbiology or Biochemistry).
• Advanced understanding of Product Development processes within a Global Technology Center (GTC) environment.
• Strong leadership competencies in teamwork, collaboration, and continuous improvement.