AAS/ICPMS Analyst (USFDA LAB)

Arbro Pharmaceuticals; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 450,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

Arbro Pharmaceuticals is seeking an experienced Analytical Scientist to perform elemental analysis using ICPMS and AAS in our quality-controlled laboratories in Gurugram. The role requires preparing samples, calibrations, maintaining instruments, and ensuring adherence to GLP/GMP/NABL ISO 17025 standards.

Responsibilities include analyzing metals in pharmaceutical products, documenting results, and coordinating with QA/QC to ensure data integrity. Prior exposure to USFDA requirements is a plus.

Qualifications

• Experience with ICPMS and elemental analysis is essential.
• Knowledge of sample preparation and digestion techniques.
• Understanding of calibration, blanks, controls and calculations.
• Familiarity with GLP, GMP, NABL and ISO 17025 requirements.
• Strong documentation and reporting abilities.
• Exposure to USFDA requirements is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and non-routine elemental analysis using ICPMS.
• Prepare samples, standards, reagents, and calibration solutions per SOPs.
• Operate, calibrate, and maintain ICPMS/AAS instruments.
• Analyze metals/elements in pharmaceutical products (e.g. Lead, Cadmium, Arsenic, Mercury, Copper, Iron, Zinc, Calcium, Magnesium).
• Follow SOPs, test methods, and pharmacopoeial standards.
• Conduct instrument checks and performance verification.
• Record observations in worksheets and lab systems.
• Coordinate with QA/QC on results and documentation.
• Ensure proper sample handling, storage, and disposal.
• Participate in method verification/validation and QC activities.

Skills

ICPMS operation

AAS operation

Sample digestion

Calibration curves

GLP/GMP/NABL ISO17025

Documentation

MS Excel

Troubleshooting AAS

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry

Tools

ICPMS

AAS

Job description

Role & responsibilities

• Perform routine and non-routine elemental analysis using ICPMS.
• Prepare samples, standards, reagents, and calibration solutions as per approved SOPs.
• Operate, calibrate, and maintain ICPMS/ AAS instruments.
• Perform analysis of metals/elements such as Lead, Cadmium, Arsenic, Mercury, Copper, Iron, Zinc, Calcium, Magnesium, etc., as applicable in pharmaceutical products.
• Follow approved test methods, SOPs, specifications, and pharmacopoeial/standard methods.
• Conduct instrument suitability, calibration, system checks, and performance verification.
• Record analytical observations and results accurately in worksheets, logbooks, and laboratory systems.
• Ensure compliance with USFDA, GLP, GMP, NABL/ISO 17025 and internal quality requirements.
• Investigate abnormal results, deviations, OOS/OOT results, and analytical discrepancies.
• Maintain proper documentation and ensure data integrity.
• Perform routine cleaning and preventive maintenance of instruments.
• Coordinate with the QA/QC team regarding analytical results and documentation.
• Ensure proper handling, storage, and disposal of samples and chemicals.
• Participate in method verification/validation and laboratory quality-control activities.
• Maintain laboratory safety and housekeeping standards.

Required Skills

• Hands-on experience in ICPMS/ AAS operation and elemental analysis.
• Good knowledge of sample digestion and preparation techniques.
• Knowledge of calibration curves, standards, blanks, controls, and analytical calculations.
• Understanding of GLP, GMP, NABL and ISO 17025 requirements.
• Good documentation and reporting skills.
• Ability to troubleshoot basic AAS-related issues.
• Must have exposure of USFDA
• Good knowledge of MS Excel and laboratory documentation