Executive - QC

Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies; Thiruvananthapuram; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies, including Terumo Penpol in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, seeks an Executive QC to ensure on-time testing and documentation per regulatory guidelines.

Reports to the Assistant Manager QC and supports global quality projects, instrument calibration, data integrity, and GLP/cGDP compliance across chemical and microbial testing.

Experience: 3–5 years in a pharmaceutical Testing lab and relevant pharmacy or chemistry degrees.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy or Master’s in Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Chemistry
• 3–5 years of experience in Testing laboratory of pharmaceutical industry
• Knowledge of Pharmacopoeial requirements (USP/IP/EP)
• Data integrity and instrument qualification knowledge

Responsibilities

• Complete testing as part of Chemical, Functional and incoming inspection
• Support Global Quality projects and gap assessments
• Analyze and inspect raw materials, in-process and finished products
• Calibrate instruments and ensure data recorded per guidelines
• GLP and cGDP compliance support and monthly test trend reporting

Skills

Instrumental analysis

Microbiological testing

Data integrity

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy

Master’s degree in Pharmacy (Pharmaceutical Analysis/Pharmaceutics/Pharmaceutical Chemistry)

Master’s degree in Chemistry

Tools

Ion chromatography

HPLC

UV spectroscopy

GC

FTIR

Job description

Requisition ID: 35470

At Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies, our 8,000+ global associates are proud to come to work each day, knowing that what we do impacts the lives of patients around the world.

We make medical devices and related products that are used to collect, separate, manufacture and process various components of blood and cells. With our innovative technologies and service offerings, we touch a patient’s life every second of every day and are committed to continuing to increase the number of patients we serve.

With some of the best and brightest minds in the industry, an unmatched global footprint, comprehensive benefits and a distinct culture, Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies is a great place to work, grow and be part of a team that is focused on making a difference. Consider joining our team and unlock your potential.

Title of Associate: Executive QC

JOB SUMMARY

Ontime completion of testing, analysis, and documentation with respect to regulatory guidelines.

REPORTING

Reports to Assistant Manager QC.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Administration/Internal Communications

• Responsible for completing testing as part of Chemical, Functional and incoming inspection.
• Responsible for providing support to Global Quality projects.
• Responsible for providing support to complete gap assessments.

Other Duties And Responsibilities

• Responsible for Analysis and inspection of raw materials, accessory items and finished product.
• Responsible for In-process Testing and water testing.
• Responsible for making sure that data is accurately recorded in accordance with guidelines.
• Responsible for reporting, trending, and presenting results.
• Responsible for Calibration of Glassware and Instruments.
• Responsible for ensuring products are complying to the established regulatory guidelines with respect to product compliance.
• Responsible for ensuring GLP and cGDP requirements are in place.
• Responsible for supporting WCM, Lean, Six Sigma projects, root cause analysis, Productivity projects.
• Responsible for empowering people by giving required training
• Responsible for qualification of analytical instruments and QC equipment
• Responsible for New product evaluation and stability studies.
• Responsible for Monthly trending of test results.
• Responsible for subcontractor training and audits.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in pharmacy or master’s degree in pharmacy (Pharmaceutical Analysis/Pharmaceutics/Pharmaceutical Chemistry) or Master’s degree in chemistry

Experience

• 3 to 5 years of experience in Testing laboratory of pharmaceutical industry.
• Technical Experience/knowledge and Skills required in below.
• Knowledge on instrumental analysis (Ion chromatography/HPLC/UV/GC/FTIR/ etc)
• Knowledge on Microbiological testing (Environmental monitoring, Sterility test, Microbial identification, Microbial Enumeration, Bacterial Endotoxin Testing etc).
• Knowledge on performing test as per Pharmacopoeial requirements (USP/IP/EP)
• Data Integrity
• Knowledge on different type of chemical analysis
• Able to understand and identify key objectives across the business.
• Able to deal with multiple issues, tasks and priorities concurrently.
• Knowledge about Analytical/Microbiological test and Equipment Qualification
• Preferable to have Knowledge about USFDA/EuGMP requirements.

Additional Requirements

• Capable to work in all shifts including All three shifts (Night Shift on requirement).
• Have strong communication skills complimented with right technical skills to drive meaningful discussions.

Terumo BCT's Core competencies

• Integrity – Responsible for life and health, should have that sense of mission.
• Quality – Responsible for Safety and quality at all stages of manufacturing should have a Gemba perspective.
• Creativity- Capable for taking up challenges for the future and work with passion.

PHYSICAL & TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

• Need to travel across INDIA based on the requirement.

Terumo Penpol is part of Terumo Group and is headquartered in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. As India’s largest blood bag manufacturer, we provide a comprehensive range of blood collection, storage and processing solutions for blood centers, hospitals and therapeutic apheresis centers in India and abroad. Our high-quality products touch the lives of patients in over 80 countries across the world.

True to our mission of contributing to society through healthcare, our award-winning Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives reinforce our organizational values and culture. Firmly rooted in core values collectively termed as the ‘Associate Spirit’, our work culture fosters an environment conducive to growth and continuous learning. People are our greatest asset, and we place as much importance in their professional development as in the research and development of our products.