Officer / Sr Officer Quality Control- HPLC

Ipca; Dehradun; On-site; INR 201,000 - 391,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Provident Fund (PF)

ESIC

Paid time off

Flexible schedule

On-site training

Job summary

Ipca Laboratories Ltd in Dehradun is seeking a QC Analyst (HPLC, Wet Analysis, Instrumentation & Validation) with 2–6 years in pharma QC for an on-site role.

You will perform analytical testing using HPLC, UV, and dissolution instruments, develop and validate methods, ensure GLP/GMP compliance, and support OOS investigations and CAPA. B.Pharm/B.Sc candidates with intern/project experience are considered for entry level.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in HPLC and related analytical techniques.
• Knowledge of ICH Q2 guidelines and pharmacopoeial testing.
• Experience with method validation/transfer/verification.
• Familiarity with OOS investigations and CAPA processes.
• Understanding of GLP/GMP requirements and document control.
• Proficiency in MS Office/Excel for regulatory reporting.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and trouble-free analytical testing using HPLC, UV, Dissolution and related instruments.
• Develop, optimize, and validate analytical methods per ICH/USP guidelines.
• Calibrate, maintain, and troubleshoot HPLC systems; ensure system suitability.
• Conduct wet chemistry tests and microbial limit testing as needed.
• Support GLP/GMP compliance and review batch records and COA issuance.
• Handle OOS, CAPA, deviations, and root cause analyses; participate in audits.

Skills

HPLC hands-on

Empower/Chromeleon

ICH Q2 guidelines

Validation protocols

OOS/CAPA handling

GLP/GMP knowledge

MS Office/Excel reporting

Instrument calibration

Education

B.Pharm/B.Sc (Chemistry, Microbiology, or Analytical Chemistry)

Tools

Empower/Chromeleon

Job description

Ipca Laboratories Ltd is hiring : Officer / Sr. Officer / Quality Control Analyst (HPLC, Wet Analysis, Instrumentation & Validation)

Position: Officer / Sr. Officer / Quality Control Analyst (HPLC, Wet Analysis, Instrumentation & Validation)

Location: Dehradun, Uttarakhand (On-site, reliably commute or relocate)
Experience: 2-6 years in QC Pharma (Fresher with strong internship/project experience considered for entry-level)
Salary Range: 18,000 - 35,000 per month (based on experience; negotiable) + PF, Paid Leave, Flexible Shifts
Company Type: Pharma Manufacturing (GMP/WHO compliant)

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled QC Analyst for our Dehradun facility to handle analytical testing using HPLC, UV, Dissolution, and other instruments. Responsibilities include sample analysis, method validation, GLP compliance, and OOS investigations. Ideal for B.Pharm/B.Sc (Chemistry/Microbiology) graduates with 2-6 years in pharma QC.

Key Responsibilities

• Instrumental Analysis (HPLC Primary Focus)
  • Perform routine testing of raw materials, in-process samples, finished products, stability/stress samples using HPLC, GC, UV-Vis Spectrophotometer, Dissolution Apparatus, Karl Fischer Titrator, and FTIR.
  • Develop, optimize, and validate analytical methods per ICH/USP guidelines (e.g., assay, related substances, dissolution profiles).
  • Calibrate, maintain, and troubleshoot HPLC systems (e.g., Agilent/Waters); ensure system suitability and column care.
• Wet Chemistry & Other Testing
  • Conduct classical wet analysis (titration, LOD/LOQ, residue on ignition, pH, viscosity).
  • Microbial limit testing and environmental monitoring.
• Validation & Compliance
  • Execute method validation/transfer/verification, process validation support, and equipment qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ).
  • Handle Out-of-Specification (OOS), laboratory incidents, CAPA, deviation investigations, and root cause analysis (RCA).
  • Ensure GLP/GMP compliance; review batch records, COA issuance, and documentation (SOPs, protocols, reports).
• Lab Operations
  • Line clearance, in-process checks, and stability studies.
  • Maintain lab inventory, LIMS data entry, and prepare GLP audit trails.
  • Support internal/external audits (e.g., WHO-GMP, USFDA prep).

Qualifications & Experience

Requirement Details Education

B.Pharm/ B.Sc (Chemistry, Microbiology, or Analytical Chemistry) from a recognized university.

Experience

2-6 years in Pharma QC (HPLC hands-on mandatory; prior roles in IPQA/QC Analyst preferred)

Technical Skills

• Proficient in HPLC (manual/automated), Empower/Chromeleon software.
• ICH Q2 guidelines, pharmacopoeial testing (IP/USP/BP).
• Validation protocols, OOS/CAPA handling.

Soft Skills

• Attention to detail, problem-solving, teamwork; knowledge of MS Office/Excel for reporting.

Preferred

• GLP training, audit exposure, Dehradun local.

Benefits

• Provident Fund (PF), ESIC.
• Paid time off, flexible schedule.
• Career growth in QA/QC leadership.
• On-site training for advanced HPLC/validation.