Hikal Limited, one of India’s leading life sciences companies, has announced a Walk-in Recruitment Drive for Microbiologist (Officer – Microbiology) at its Unit-2, Jigani, Bengaluru facility. Candidates holding an M.Sc in Microbiology with 1 to 10 years of experience in the API pharmaceutical industry are invited to attend the walk-in interview.
This is an excellent opportunity for microbiology professionals looking to build their careers with a globally recognized pharmaceutical and life sciences company engaged in APIs, intermediates, biotechnology, crop protection, and specialty chemicals.
Hikal Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Company | Hikal Limited |
| Job Role | Officer – Microbiology |
| Department | Research & Development |
| Industry | Pharmaceutical & Life Sciences (API) |
| Employment Type | Full-Time, Permanent |
| Qualification | M.Sc. (Microbiology) |
| Experience | 1–10 Years |
| Gender | Male Candidates Only (As per employer requirement) |
| Preferred Industry | API Pharmaceutical Industry |
| Location | Jigani, Bengaluru, Karnataka |
| Walk-in Dates | 27 July 2026 to 31 July 2026 |
Hikal Microbiologist Job Responsibilities
Selected candidates will be responsible for:
- Media preparation and Growth Promotion Test (GPT)
- Microbial culture maintenance
- Environmental Monitoring (EM)
- Water system monitoring
- Bacterial Endotoxin Testing (BET)
- Microbial Limit Testing (MLT)
- Data Integrity compliance
- Trend analysis and documentation
- HVAC qualification review
- Compliance with cGMP and ICH Q7 guidelines
- Following ALCOA++ and Good Documentation Practices (GDP)
- Timely closure of microbiology investigations
- Preparation of Environmental Monitoring trend reports
- CAPA implementation and effectiveness monitoring
- Audit readiness and microbiology compliance
- Training compliance activities
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must have:
- M.Sc. in Microbiology
- 1 to 10 years of experience
- Experience in the API pharmaceutical industry
- Knowledge of microbiology laboratory operations
- Understanding of cGMP, ICH Q7, ALCOA++, GDP and Data Integrity
- Good analytical and documentation skills
Important: Candidates from Formulation, CRO, or other non-API industries are not preferred according to the employer.
Preferred Skills
- Environmental Monitoring
- Microbial Limit Testing
- Bacterial Endotoxin Test
- Water System Monitoring
- Media Preparation
- Microbial Culture Maintenance
- CAPA
- cGMP Compliance
- Data Integrity
- ICH Q7
- HVAC Qualification
- Trend Analysis
- ALCOA++
- Good Documentation Practices
Salary
Based on the experience level and current market standards, the expected salary is approximately:
₹2.5 LPA – ₹7.5 LPA
(Final compensation will depend on experience, skills, and company selection process.)
Why Join Hikal?
- Work with a globally recognized life sciences company
- Exposure to advanced API manufacturing
- Career growth opportunities in microbiology and quality systems
- Modern laboratory infrastructure
- Opportunity to work under global regulatory standards
- Learning environment focused on compliance and innovation
Walk-in Interview Details
Walk-in Dates:
27 July 2026 – 31 July 2026
Venue:
Hikal Limited
Unit-2, 28, KIADB Industrial Area,
Jigani, Anekal Taluk,
Bengaluru – 560105, Karnataka
Timing: 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Contact Details
HR Contact: Prabhakar
Email: prabhakar_b@hikal.com