Officer Quality Assurance

Avantor; Dehradun; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Avantor in Dehradun, India is seeking a Quality Assurance professional to drive QMS and IPQA activities across manufacturing operations, ensuring GMP, ISO 9001 and ISO 13485 compliance. The role requires 2–5 years in QA, knowledge of regulatory requirements, CAPA, deviations and change controls, and the ability to work with cross-functional teams to sustain quality culture.

You will review documentation, support audits, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to deliver safe,

Qualifications

• Graduate/Post-Graduate in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Chemistry, Pharmacy, or a related discipline.
• 2 to 5 years of Quality Assurance experience, including at least 1 year in the IVD or Medical Devices industry.
• Sound knowledge of GMP, GDP, Change Controls, CAPA, Deviations, Non-Conformance Management, and Validation practices.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 13485, regulatory requirements, and audit processes.
• Understanding of ELISA, Clinical Chemistry, Rapid Diagnostics, Hematology, and related manufacturing processes.
• Proficiency in MS Office and quality documentation management.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, time management, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Execute IPQA activities across fabrication, dispensing, manufacturing, packaging, and dispatch operations to ensure consistent product quality and compliance.
• Review and maintain SOPs, batch records, calibration schedules, logbooks, and technical documentation.
• Drive quality improvements by identifying deviations, non-conformances, and process risks, while ensuring timely investigations and CAPA implementation.
• Support QMS activities including handling of market complaints, Change Controls, audits (internal & external), training initiatives, and compliance programs.
• Ensure adherence to GMP, GDP, ISO standards, safety requirements, and records management practices.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to strengthen quality culture and operational excellence.
• Contribute to the delivery of safe, compliant, and high-quality products through a proactive, detail-oriented, and continuous improvement mindset.

Skills

GMP knowledge

GDP knowledge

CAPA processes

Deviation management

Audit readiness

Documentation control

MS Office

Stakeholder mgmt

Communication skills

Education

Life Sciences

Biotechnology

Microbiology

Chemistry

Pharmacy

Job description

The Opportunity

The incumbent will play a key role in ensuring product quality, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence by driving Quality Management System (QMS) and In-Process Quality Assurance (IPQA) activities across manufacturing operations. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to a highly regulated IVD/Medical Devices environment, supporting continuous improvement initiatives while ensuring adherence to GMP, ISO 9001, ISO 13485, and quality standards.

What We Are Looking For

• Graduate/Post-Graduate in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Chemistry, Pharmacy, or a related discipline.
• 2 to 5 years of Quality Assurance experience, including at least 1 year in the IVD or Medical Devices industry.
• Sound knowledge of GMP, Good Documentation Practices (GDP), Change Controls, CAPA, Deviations, Non-Conformance Management, and Validation practices.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 13485, regulatory requirements, and audit processes.
• Understanding of ELISA, Clinical Chemistry, Rapid Diagnostics, Hematology, and related manufacturing processes.
• Proficiency in MS Office and quality documentation management.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, time management, and stakeholder management skills.

How You Will Thrive & Create An Impact

• Execute IPQA activities across fabrication, dispensing, manufacturing, packaging, and dispatch operations to ensure consistent product quality and compliance.
• Review and maintain SOPs, batch records, calibration schedules, logbooks, and technical documentation.
• Drive quality improvements by identifying deviations, non-conformances, and process risks, while ensuring timely investigations and CAPA implementation.
• Support QMS activities including handling of market complaints, Change Controls, audits (internal & external), training initiatives, and compliance programs.
• Ensure adherence to GMP, GDP, ISO standards, safety requirements, and records management practices.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to strengthen quality culture and operational excellence.
• Contribute to the delivery of safe, compliant, and high-quality products through a proactive, detail-oriented, and continuous improvement mindset.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Why Avantor

• Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.
• The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.
• We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world.

EEO Statement

We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/province, or local law.

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