Quality Control Chemist-Microbiology is responsible for various microbiological analysis of the raw material and finished products in the Quality Control Laboratory. The chemist helps contain the growth of microorganisms and ensure quality checks as per laid down methods and specifications.
Brief Job Description: :Quality Control Chemist- Microbiology is responsible for inspection of incoming materials, perform research work to support the development of new products, carry out housekeeping and carrying out reporting and documentation to meet quality standards.
Personal Attributes: The individual should have knowledge pertaining to functioning of quality control equipment like stability chambers and BOD incubators and adequate training for the competent performance of tests, operation of equipment and basic techniques, e.g. counting of colonies, plate pouring, serial dilutions, etc.
| Qualifications Pack Code | LFS/Q0308 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Job Role | Quality Control Chemist-Microbiology | ||
| Credits(NSQF) | TBD | Version number | 1.0 |
| Industry | Life Sciences | Drafted on | 22/12/14 |
| Sub-sector | Biopharmaceutical and Pharmaceutical | Last reviewed on | 23/12/15 |
| Occupation | Quality | Next review date | 01/04/17 |
| NSQC Clearance on | 20/07/2015 | ||
| Job Role | Quality Control Chemist-Microbiology |
|---|---|
| Role Description | Responsible for various microbiological analysis of the raw material and finished products in the Quality Control Laboratory. The chemist helps contain the growth of microorganisms and ensure quality checks as per laid down methods and specifications. |
| NSQF level | 5 |
| Minimum Educational Qualifications | B.Sc in a relevant subject such as biochemistry, biology, chemistry, immunology, biomedical science, biotechnology, microbiology (Preferable) |
| Maximum Educational Qualifications | Doctorate in a relevant subject such as biochemistry, biology, chemistry, immunology, biomedical science, biotechnology, microbiology (Preferable) |
| Training(Suggested but not mandatory) | On the job training |
| Minimum Job Entry Age | 20 Years |
| Experience | 0-2 years |
| Performance Criteria | As described in the relevant NOS units |