Job Title: QC Analyst — Microbiology (3 Positions)
Organisation: Abacus Parenteral Drugs
Duty Station: Mukono, Uganda
About Organisation:
Abacus Parenteral Drugs Limited (APDL) is a state of the art manufacturing facility that seamlessly integrates hi-tech engineering services into the building design. From the exterior view, the 36-acre APDL campus exudes careful planning, the interiors of the facility reveal thoughtful and spot on detailing. The facility is designed with materials and finishes that allow ample natural light thus conserving energy and still maintain high cleanliness standards and minimize maintenance. The entire facility is designed to meet the CGMP requirements.
Job Summary: To carry out microbiological analysis of finished products, raw materials, primary packaging materials, water and environment monitoring.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Quality
- To ensure compliance with current Good Laboratory Practices as laid down in the Quality Control procedures
- Compliance with regulatory requirements & cGMP.
- Ensure that all work undertaken is compliant with all relevant internal standards, quality systems, procedures, accreditations, and methodologies and in line with customer expectations.
Technical Work
- Sampling of finished products, packaging, and raw material and data entry in logbooks.
- Validate/verify the test methods, qualify equipment, and clean room personnel.
- Preparation and quality control of media and diluents used in the lab.
- Perform a bacteria endotoxin test of raw materials, stability study samples and finished products
- Perform a sterility test of finished products, stability study samples and raw materials
- Perform bioburden test on pre-sterilized samples
- Perform Particulate matter count test of finished products and stability study samples
- Perform disinfectant efficacy test
- Environmental monitoring of cleanrooms and supporting areas & trend analysis.
- Identification of microorganisms using selective media and microscopy
- Microbial water analysis analysis as in the SOP
- Good housekeeping to ensure cleanliness and proper organization of the laboratory at all times.
- Reception of standard cultures, preparation of in-house isolates, identification and maintenance.
- Attending trainings and training of staff.
- Proper management of equipment and consumable resources to meet KPI’s in line with company targets.
- Perform microbiological assays of antibiotics.
- Calibrate equipment and liaise with supervisors to ensure all equipment calibrations/service/maintenance requirements are fully up-to-date.
- Microbial examination of non-sterile pharmaceutical samples.
- Daily monitoring of sample under incubation & updating reports.
- Daily monitoring of consumables like media & reagents.
- Fulfilling the tasks according to the daily work plan.
- Participate in quality management systems like the following:
OOS Investigation
- OOT Investigation.
- Deviation handling.
- Change control
- Quality risk management.
- CAPA Closure.
Reporting & Communication
- Update of records on time.
- Timely and proper communication with staff at all levels.
- Reporting critical escalation on time.
Safety
- Use of provided Personal protective wear (overall, gas masks, Head cap, gloves.)
- Identify possible sources of incidents and accidents.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
BSc Microbiology or Biochemistry
- Experience in a pharmaceutical/healthcare industry is an advantage
TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:
- Basic safety training
- Basic GMP training
- Leadership training
COMPETENCIES
Technical Knowledge/Skills:
Report Writing Skills
Analytical Skills
- Presentation skills
- Good communication & interpersonal Skills
Computer Skills (PowerPoint, Excel and MS Word)
- Able to learn and adapt to change.
- Innovative / creative skills.
Behavioral / Attitude Competencies:
- Respect for others
Sociable
Result-oriented
- Open and Decisive.
- Business Acumen
- Teamwork
- Responsible
- Mature & assertive.
How to Apply:
Please send your CV and academic credentials to apdlug.careers@abacuspharma.com
Deadline: 20th May 2026
NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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Level of Education: bachelor degree
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: no experience