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Associate Manager - Microbiology

Pfizer

Associate Manager - Microbiology

full-timePosted: Aug 21, 2026Updated: Sep 1, 2026India - Vizag

Job Description

Use Your Power for PurposeEvery day, our unwavering commitment to quality ensures the delivery of safe and effective products to patients. Our flexible, innovative, and customer-oriented culture is rooted in science and risk-based compliance. Whether you are engaged in development, maintenance, compliance, or research analysis, your contributions have a direct impact on patient care. By being part of our team, you help uphold a quality culture that adapts and evolves to meet the needs of patients, ensuring that every product we deliver meets the highest standards of safety and efficacy.What You Will AchieveIn this role, you will:Create, review, and approve test method transfer and validation protocols, reports, and equipment qualification records.Maintain compliance with Current Good Manufacturing Practices in Quality Control and Stability laboratories.Support media preparation, Bio ball culture handling, and conduct microbiology-related investigations.Perform testing on various samples, manage Laboratory Information Management System builds, and review laboratory data.Serve on cross-functional teams, conduct safety inspections, participate in investigations, recommend corrective actions, and train junior colleagues.Here Is What You Need (Minimum Requirements)M.Sc. Microbiology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology with 6-12 years of industry experienceStrong technical skills in method validation and testingNPI Developmental studies, MLT, BET, Sterility, Assay.Heat Shock tests and culture management.Experience in microbiological sterility testingDeep understanding of pharmaceutical manufacturing, packaging, and quality assurance operationsDetail-oriented with robust knowledge of quality systemsFamiliarity with analytical laboratory environmentsEffective written and verbal communication, as well as interpersonal skillsBonus Points If You Have (Preferred Requirements)Relevant pharmaceutical experienceStrong understanding of computer system hardware, infrastructure, and networksExperience with Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS)Proficiency in data analysis and interpretationKnowledge of regulatory requirements and guidelinesStrong problem-solving abilitiesEffective time management and organizational skillsAbility to mentor and train junior colleaguesExperience using common AI tools, including generative technologies such as ChatGPT or Microsoft Copilot, to support problem solving and enhance productivity. Demonstrated curiosity for exploring how these tools can improve outcomes and understanding of responsible AI practices, including risk management and ethical use Work Location Assignment: On PremisePfizer is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction in which it operates.To learn more about acceptable and prohibited uses of AI during the recruitment process, please review our candidate AI-use guidelines available on Pfizer Careers. Quality Assurance and Control

Locations

  • India - Vizag

Skills Required

  • microbiological sterility testingintermediate
  • quality systemsintermediate
  • analytical laboratory environmentsintermediate
  • Laboratory Information Management Systemsintermediate
  • data analysisintermediate
  • regulatory requirementsintermediate
  • common AI toolsintermediate

Required Qualifications

  • M.Sc. Microbiology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology with 6-12 years of industry experience (experience, 12 years)
  • Strong technical skills in method validation and testing (experience)
  • NPI Developmental studies, MLT, BET, Sterility, Assay. (experience)
  • Heat Shock tests and culture management. (experience)
  • Experience in microbiological sterility testing (experience)
  • Deep understanding of pharmaceutical manufacturing, packaging, and quality assurance operations (experience)
  • Detail-oriented with robust knowledge of quality systems (experience)
  • Familiarity with analytical laboratory environments (experience)
  • Effective written and verbal communication, as well as interpersonal skills (experience)

Preferred Qualifications

  • Relevant pharmaceutical experience (experience)
  • Strong understanding of computer system hardware, infrastructure, and networks (experience)
  • Experience with Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) (experience)
  • Proficiency in data analysis and interpretation (experience)
  • Knowledge of regulatory requirements and guidelines (experience)
  • Strong problem-solving abilities (experience)
  • Effective time management and organizational skills (experience)
  • Ability to mentor and train junior colleagues (experience)
  • Experience using common AI tools, including generative technologies such as ChatGPT or Microsoft Copilot, to support problem solving and enhance productivity. Demonstrated curiosity for exploring how these tools can improve outcomes and understanding of responsible AI practices, including risk management and ethical use (experience)
  • Work Location Assignment: On Premise (experience)
  • To learn more about acceptable and prohibited uses of AI during the recruitment process, please review our candidate AI-use guidelines available on Pfizer Careers. (experience)

Responsibilities

  • Create, review, and approve test method transfer and validation protocols, reports, and equipment qualification records.
  • Maintain compliance with Current Good Manufacturing Practices in Quality Control and Stability laboratories.
  • Support media preparation, Bio ball culture handling, and conduct microbiology-related investigations.
  • Perform testing on various samples, manage Laboratory Information Management System builds, and review laboratory data.
  • Serve on cross-functional teams, conduct safety inspections, participate in investigations, recommend corrective actions, and train junior colleagues.

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