B2
Quality Control Microbiologist
Open To Work
Shariq Ahmed Baig
Inventor Pharma
Karachi,SD
Work Preference
Overview
Microbiologist and Biotechnologist with proven experience in GMP-regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing and quality environments, specializing in sterility assurance, contamination control, environmental monitoring (EM), microbiological quality control, validation, and regulatory compliance.
Experienced in supporting and implementing microbiological control strategies in compliance with GMP, SOPs, CAPA, deviation management, risk assessment, and data integrity requirements. Hands-on expertise in environmental monitoring programs, aseptic process support, microbiological testing, OOS/OOT investigations, validation activities, and cleanroom microbiology.
Open to international opportunities within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, healthcare, and life sciences organizations, particularly in Microbiology, Quality Control (QC), Quality Assurance (QA), Sterility Assurance, Contamination Control, Environmental Monitoring, Validation, and GMP Compliance
03+
Years of experience
02+
Languages
Work History
11.2025 - Current10 Months
Assistant Manager Microbiology
Inventor Pharma | karachi, Pakistan
- Lead microbiological operations in GMP-regulated pharmaceutical environment
- Oversee sterility testing, environmental monitoring, and contamination control
- Ensure compliance with GMP, SOPs, and regulatory standards
- Conduct risk assessments and implement CAPA systems
- Manage validation and qualification activities
01.2025 - 10.20259 Months
Senior Executive Microbiologist
Getz Pharma | karachi, Pakistan
- Supervised microbiological lab operations and testing processes
- Performed trend analysis and ensured quality compliance
- Led media fill trials and validation protocols
12.2023 - 12.20241 Year
Executive Microbiologist
Getz Pharma | karachi, Pakistan
- Conducted sterility testing, microbial identification, and water testing
- Maintained GMP documentation and SOP compliance
- Supported environmental monitoring and equipment qualification
05.2023 - 11.20236 Months
Management Trainee Officer (Microbiology)
Getz Pharma | karachi, Pakistan
- Assisted in microbiological quality control and lab testing
- Gained hands-on experience in GMP systems and documentation
Education
MSc | Biotechnology
University of Karachi | karachi, Pakistan | 01-2022
University of Karachi - karachi, Pakistan
01-2022
BSc | Biotechnology
University of Karachi | karachi, Pakistan | 03-2022
University of Karachi - karachi, Pakistan
03-2022
Skills
Languages
English
Upper intermediate
Urdu
C2
Bilingual or Proficient
Certification
- Certificate in MS-Office from LAMBDA Consulting Group 01-Nov-2020 to 31-Dec-2020
- Biosafety Training-52 Weeks of Biosafety Program in Pakistan / American Society for Microbiology
- Clinical Laboratory Internship from Children Hospital Karachi (Hematology, Clinical Chemistry, Blood Bank & Genetics for 1 month)
Professional Portfolio
- Conducted microbiological testing in GMP-regulated pharma
environments. - Participated in validation and media fill trials of cartridge filling
machine used for pen injections. - Implemented environmental monitoring and contamination control
strategies. - Supported quality compliance and audit readiness processes.
- Successfully resolved a Zimbabwe CAPA by implementing an effective
incubator alarm system to ensure timely detection of temperature
deviations and strengthen microbiological laboratory compliance. - Presented on Pharma 4.0 and its use of digital technology and
automation in pharmaceutical manufacturing. - Led the end-to-end setup of a new Pharmaceutical Microbiology
Laboratory at Inventor Pharma, including laboratory layout/design,
equipments selection and installation, qualification, and
implementation of microbiological testing facilities in compliance with
GMP requirements.
Personal Information
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Pakistani