Microbiologist, QC

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Summary: Hikma Pharmaceuticals is seeking a talented QC microbiologist to join their team, focusing on high-quality medicine production and accessible healthcare. Highlights: 1. Join a global team focused on high-quality, accessible medicines 2. Culture of progress, belonging, and prioritized well-being 3. Opportunity to develop new techniques and competencies Description: **Location:** APM\-Salt, Jordan **Job Type:** Full\-time **About Us** For over 45 years, Hikma Pharmaceuticals has been putting better health within reach, every day, by creating high\-quality medicines and making them accessible to those who need them. We are helping to shape a healthier world that enriches all our communities, and our global team of 9,400\+ empowered colleagues are central to this mission. As a trusted and reliable partner of over 825 high\-quality generics, specialty and branded pharmaceutical products, we are driven to improve access to medicine. Through our 29 manufacturing plants, 3 R\&D hubs across MENA, North America and Europe, our footprint allows us to play a critical role in serving patients. **Description:** We are looking for a talented **microbiologist, QC** to join us. At Hikma you’ll be supported by a culture of progress and belonging where people are encouraged to develop, wellbeing is prioritised and our inclusive approach values contributions from all. We’re seeking candidates who embody our values: Innovative, driven to keep learning; Caring, genuinely compassionate in their work; and Collaborative, eager to solve problems together. If you want to be part of a team that cares about impact, this is the place for you. **Key Responsibilities:** * Perform routine microbiological testing in accordance with approved specifications, analytical methods, and standard operating procedures. * Conduct microbial limit testing, bioburden testing, water sampling and testing, and environmental monitoring activities in classified areas. * Prepare culture media, reagents, and microbiological solutions following approved procedures and good laboratory practices. * Assist in method validation, method verification, growth promotion testing, and laboratory investigations related to microbiological analysis. * Maintain accurate, complete, and compliant documentation records in laboratory notebooks, worksheets, logbooks, and electronic systems. * Ensure all laboratory activities comply with cGMP requirements, data integrity principles, and company quality standards. * Operate, clean, calibrate, and maintain laboratory equipment and instruments according to approved procedures. * Report laboratory deviations, out\-of\-specification results, and abnormal findings promptly to the supervisor. * Participate in internal continuous improvement initiatives within the Quality Control department. * Collaborate effectively with all cross\-functional teams and departments. * Demonstrate readiness to learn new laboratory techniques and continuously improve technical and professional competencies. * Perform assigned duties under supervision while maintaining high standards of accuracy, reliability, and professionalism. * Adhere strictly to departmental procedures and company regulations to ensure consistency and compliance in all activities. **Qualifications**: * Bachelor’s degree in microbiology, or a related scientific field. * 0–1 year of experience in a microbiology laboratory. The pharmaceutical industry is preferred. * Basic knowledge of microbiological techniques, aseptic practices, and laboratory safety procedures. * Familiarity with cGMP regulations and documentation practices is an advantage. * Good command of the English language, both written and verbal. * Good command of Microsoft Office applications and basic computer skills. **Learn more about Hikma in Jordan** https://www.hikma.com/media/jukhqqdl/hikma\-jordan\-factsheet\_\-en\-nov\-2025\.pdf Location: As\-Salt, JO