Job Purpose
To perform and document analytical testing of raw materials, intermediates, APIs, in-process and finished products in accordance with approved specifications, analytical methods, SOPs, GMP and data-integrity requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform routine analysis of raw materials, intermediates, APIs, finished products and stability samples.
- Operate and handle analytical instruments such as HPLC, GC, UV-Visible Spectrophotometer, FTIR, Karl Fischer, pH meter and other laboratory equipment.
- Perform testing for assay, related substances, impurities, residual solvents, water content, identification and other specified quality parameters.
- Prepare mobile phases, diluents, reagents, standard and sample solutions accurately.
- Perform system suitability tests and ensure analytical results meet established acceptance criteria.
- Review chromatograms, calculations, raw data and analytical worksheets for completeness and accuracy.
- Carry out routine troubleshooting of HPLC and GC and coordinate with seniors/vendors for major instrument issues.
- Perform sampling and analysis as per approved sampling plans and specifications.
- Support OOS, OOT, deviation and analytical investigation activities.
- Assist in method validation, method verification, method transfer and analytical method development activities.
- Perform stability testing as per approved stability protocols and schedules.
- Maintain instrument logbooks, calibration records, analytical worksheets and laboratory records.
- Ensure proper calibration and preventive maintenance of QC instruments.
- Follow GMP, GLP, SOPs and ALCOA+ data-integrity principles.
- Maintain proper housekeeping and ensure safe handling and disposal of chemicals and laboratory waste.
- Coordinate with QA, Production and other departments for timely completion of testing.
- Participate in internal audits, regulatory inspections and laboratory compliance activities when required.
Qualification
B.Sc./M.Sc. Chemistry, B.Pharm/M.Pharm or equivalent qualification. Relevant experience in pharmaceutical/API quality control preferred.
Experience
Experience 1-4 years of relevant experience in API / pharmaceutical QC, preferably with hands-on HPLC and GC experience.