Microbiology Jobs at Minimalist
Looking for premium Microbiology Jobs in the skincare and cosmetics industry? Minimalist Careers has opened an exciting opportunity for the role of Quality Assurance Executive in Haridwar, Uttarakhand. This is an excellent chance for candidates seeking Quality Assurance Executive Jobs and a rewarding opportunity for life science graduates to work with one of India’s fastest-growing science-backed skincare brands. If you have experience in QA operations, cosmetics manufacturing, microbiology, or shop-floor quality systems, this role can help you build a strong career in modern FMCG and cosmetic manufacturing.
About the Company
Minimalist is a science-backed Indian skincare brand built on the core values of efficacy, transparency, and comprehensiveness. The brand is known for its ingredient-first approach and formulates high-performance skincare products using proven actives and clean formulations.
The company focuses on creating high-quality products using best-in-class ingredients at its own manufacturing facility. Through its commitment to “Hide Nothing,” the brand emphasizes authenticity and honesty in skincare by clearly communicating what goes into each product and why.
With a portfolio of 60+ SKUs across Skincare, Haircare, and Bodycare, the brand continues to expand its presence across India through Modern Trade (MT) and General Trade (GT) channels. Its international footprint spans 15+ countries including the UK, USA, UAE, KSA, Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, Canada, and Australia.
Job Details:
- Job Title: Quality Assurance Executive
- Location: Haridwar
- Company: Minimalist
Microbiology Job Summary
The Floating CCP Auditor is deployed against the CM batch schedule to provide brand-side witness presence at Critical Control Points (CCPs), including:
- Dispensing
- Granulation
- Blending
- Filling / Compression
- Line Clearance
- In-process Checks
- Primary Packaging Start
The role functions as a real-time observation seat where the auditor:
- Observes operations
- Verifies execution against approved BMR/SOPs
- Witnesses sampling processes
- Documents findings in the brand-side digital system
- Escalates defined triggers to the Resident QA Lead and CM Shift-in-Charge
The auditor does not direct, train, or sign for CM operations.
Key Responsibilities
1. CCP Witness Presence
- Maintain physical presence at scheduled CCPs as per the coverage roster issued by the Resident QA Lead.
- Focus primarily on:
- Dispensing
- Manufacturing
- Filling
- Line Clearance
Verify CPP execution against:
- Approved BMR steps
- Brand-approved SOPs
Verify:
- Temperature
- Pressure
- RPM
- Sequence
- Hold time
- Line-clearance checklist completion
Witness CM in-process sampling at defined frequencies.
Verify:
- Sample volume
- Container
- Labelling
- Transfer to CM QC
Witness change-over cleaning and disinfection at:
- Batch start
- Changeover stages
Verify execution against:
- CM cleaning SOP
- Agreed competency criteria
2. Documentation in the Brand-side Digital System
Record all observations on the company-issued tablet within the digital quality system.
Ensure entries are:
- Timestamped
- Photo-evidenced
- Geotagged where applicable
Submit end-of-shift reports covering:
- CCPs witnessed
- Deviations observed
- Samples witnessed
- Escalations raised
- CM responsiveness
3. Trigger-Based Escalation
Identify defined trigger events, including:
- Temperature excursions beyond agreed limits
- Missing line-clearance signatures
- Dispensing weights outside tolerance
- Water TDS/conductivity excursions
- Environmental RH/temperature deviations
Issue written escalations to:
- CM Shift-in-Charge
- Resident QA Lead
Submit escalations within 15 minutes of observation.
Include:
- Photographs
- BMR step references
For predefined stop-work triggers:
- Request written halt instructions to CM Shift-in-Charge
- Document CM decisions in the brand-side system
4. Sampling — Witness Only
Witness CM sampling for:
- Raw materials
- In-process samples
- Semi-finished bulk
- Finished goods
Verify sampling aligns with the approved plan.
5. Verification of Pre-Requisites
Verify through observation and CM record checks:
- Shop-floor environmental conditions
- Purified water QC parameter availability
- Calibration validity stickers on critical instruments
- Gowning and personal hygiene compliance of CM operators
Verification only applies; corrective instruction remains the responsibility of the CM Shift-in-Charge.
Additional verification includes:
- Material identity
- Dispensing weights
- Batch sequence compliance against approved BMRs
- Documentation of any observed variance
Required Qualifications: B.Sc. in Microbiology, or related field
Experience:
2–5 years of shop-floor QA experience in:
- Cosmetics
- Personal Care
- FMCG manufacturing
Experience should include significant shop-floor exposure rather than being exclusively QC lab-based.
Required Exposure
- In-process checks
- BMR step verification
- Line clearance
- Change-over cleaning
Knowledge Requirements
- Working familiarity with:
- ISO 22716
- Cosmetics Rules 2020
- BIS standards relevant to:
- Shampoos
- Emulsions
- Serums
Technical Skills
- Comfort using tablet-based digital observation tools
- Structured factual documentation skills
Preferred / Differentiating Factors
- Prior brand-side embedded experience at a 3P/CM site
- Hands-on exposure to:
- Shampoo lines
- Emulsion lines
- Serum lines
Understanding of:
- Viscosity
- Phase management
- Fill-weight checks
- Microbial-risk awareness
Willingness to work:
- CCP-aligned rotating shifts
- Unannounced night or early shifts
Strong factual deviation-writing discipline (Work-sample test administered during interview)
Key Competencies for Microbiology Jobs
- Real-time deviation recognition on cosmetics lines
- Strong witness-vs-execute discipline:
- Observe and document
- Do not direct operations
- Evidence-oriented reporting:
- Photographic documentation
- Timestamp-based observations
- No opinion-based reporting
- Ability to remain independent under shop-floor social pressure
- Strong punctuality and shift discipline
- Flexibility to be reassigned according to batch schedules
