Quality Control Analyst jobs in United States

Acino is a Swiss pharmaceutical company, leader in advanced drug delivery technologies. We have a clear focus on selected emerging markets in the Middle East, Africa, the CIS Region, and Latin America, and we operate in some of the most dynamic countries of the world. We value courage, commitment, trust, and empathy and provide an environment that supports initiative and effort. We are proud to be action-oriented and open-minded, with a strong focus on quality and product availability, even in remote and hard-to-reach areas of the world.

We are constantly expanding our market position with a future-oriented international business strategy. Therefore, we are looking for a dedicated and motivated person to strengthen our Quality team in Dubai, UAE Site- Acino Pharmaceuticals FZ LLC

Quality Control Analyst will be responsible for performing analytical testing, maintaining laboratory resources, ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards, and supporting product release, method transfers, and validations. He /She will work with advanced analytical instruments, uphold data integrity principles, and ensure full compliance with GMP requirements to maintain product quality, safety, and efficacy.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform analysis of raw materials, packaging materials, bulk products, finished products, in-process samples, stability samples, process/cleaning validation samples, and miscellaneous samples as per approved methods and protocols.
• Ensure all activities comply with GLP, GMP, and ALCOA++ principles.
• Operate major analytical instruments including HPLC, GC, Dissolution Apparatus, UV-Vis Spectrophotometer, and IR.
• Perform daily verification, calibration, and routine maintenance of instruments as per SOPs.
• Maintain an up-to-date inventory of reference standards, working standards, impurity standards, analytical columns, reagents, chemicals, and consumables.
• Conduct qualification of working standards against reference or primary standards.
• Prepare volumetric solutions and standardize them for routine use.
• Prepare, review, and update SOPs, test methods, and specifications as needed.
• Record all data accurately, clearly, and in real-time following GLP requirements.
• Report and support investigations for any OOS, OOT, incidents, or non-compliance activities.
• Initiate and support Change Control, CAPA, and Deviation processes as required.
• Follow safety procedures and use the recommended PPE for all QC activities.
• Ensure compliance with EHS policies and safe work practices in the laboratory.
• Support analytical validation/verification and cleaning validation studies.
• Participate in laboratory improvement initiatives.
• Carry out additional tasks assigned by the QC Manager in line with department objectives.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, pharmaceutical sciences, or related discipline.
• 1–3 years of experience in a pharmaceutical QC laboratory.
• Hands-on experience with HPLC, GC, Dissolution, UV, and IR instruments.
• Knowledge of LIMS and SAP systems is preferred.
• Good understanding of GMP, GLP, and data integrity principles (ALCOA++).
• Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities.

This is the opportunity to join a very dynamic organization, where decisions are taken fast and where you can actively participate in shaping our future. If this sounds exciting, we would love to hear more about you!

Please apply via our HR system here.