About Us:
HCP Wellness Private Limited is a leading name in the manufacturing of high-quality skincare, cosmetics, and oral care products. As a GMP-certified and innovation-driven company, we are committed to product safety, quality, and excellence. Our work culture promotes integrity, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Position Overview:
We are seeking a detail-oriented and quality-focused Microbiologist to support our Quality Control and R&D teams. The ideal candidate will ensure all cosmetic and personal care products meet microbiological safety and compliance standards in line with national and international regulatory guidelines.

Key Responsibilities:
✔Perform microbiological testing of raw materials, bulk, and finished cosmetic products.
✔Conduct environmental monitoring of production and packaging areas.
✔Validate and monitor water systems (RO/DM/Water for Injection) for microbial contamination.
✔Prepare and maintain microbiological documentation, reports, and SOPs.
✔Carry out microbial limit tests (MLT), preservative efficacy testing (PET), and pathogen identification.
✔Ensure adherence to GMP, ISO, and cosmetic regulatory norms.
✔Support QA/QC investigations in case of non-compliance or contamination.
✔Coordinate with the R&D and production teams for product formulation safety.

Required Qualifications:
✔Education: B.Sc./M.Sc. in Microbiology, Biotechnology, or related life sciences field.
✔Experience: Minimum 3 to 4 years in microbiological testing within cosmetics, personal care, or pharmaceutical manufacturing.

Hard Skills:
✔Strong knowledge of microbial limit tests, preservative efficacy testing, and aseptic techniques.
✔Proficient in operating microbiology lab equipment (incubators, autoclaves, laminar flow, etc.).
✔Familiar with regulatory standards (GMP, ISO 22716, BIS, FDA guidelines).
✔Technical writing and documentation skills for lab reports and audits.

Soft Skills:
✔Attention to detail with strong analytical thinking.
✔Good communication and team collaboration abilities.
✔Problem-solving mindset with a focus on root cause analysis.
✔Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

Why Join HCP Wellness?
✔Opportunity to work with a leading third-party cosmetic manufacturer.
✔Culture of innovation, integrity, and continuous learning.
✔Safe and compliant work environment with career growth opportunities.