QC Chemist - High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC)

Mepro Pharmaceuticals; Surendranagar, Vadodara; On-site; INR 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Mepro Pharmaceuticals is seeking a QC Analyst in Vadodara to perform chemical analysis of raw materials, in-process and finished products using HPLC in compliance with approved specifications and GMP requirements.

You will operate and maintain HPLC instruments, review chromatograms, document results, and support method validation and OOS investigations. 1–5 years of hands-on HPLC experience in a pharma QC lab is preferred.

Qualifications

• 1–5 years of pharmaceutical/API QC lab experience.
• Hands-on experience with HPLC analysis is required.
• Familiarity with instruments such as Shimadzu, Waters or Agilent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine QC sample analyses using HPLC.
• Operate, calibrate, and maintain HPLC instruments per SOPs.
• Perform system suitability tests, standard/sample preparation, and chromatographic analysis.
• Review chromatograms, integrations, calculations, and analytical results.
• Handle HPLC-related troubleshooting and coordinate with the concerned team for instrument-related issues.
• Perform analysis as per approved methods and specifications.
• Maintain complete analytical records, worksheets, logbooks, and instrument usage records.
• Ensure GMP, GLP, data integrity and laboratory safety compliance.
• Support method validation, verification, transfer, and analytical method development as required.
• Handle OOS/OOT investigations and provide analytical support.
• Ensure proper handling, storage, and disposal of chemicals and samples.
• Participate in instrument qualification, calibration, and preventive maintenance.
• Follow QC procedures and maintain good housekeeping in the laboratory.

Skills

HPLC operation

Documentation & communication

Teamwork & independence

GMP/GLP/data integrity knowledge

Education

B.Sc./M.Sc. in Chemistry/Pharmaceutical/Analytical Chemistry

Diploma/Bachelors in Pharmacy may be considered

Tools

Shimadzu

Waters

Agilent

Job description

Location: Vadodara, Surendranagar

Job Purpose

To perform chemical analysis of raw materials, in-process samples, finished products, stability samples, and other QC samples using HPLC, in accordance with approved specifications, analytical methods, SOPs, and GMP requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform routine analysis of QC samples using HPLC.
• Operate, calibrate, and maintain HPLC instruments as per approved SOPs.
• Perform system suitability tests, standard/sample preparation, and chromatographic analysis.
• Review chromatograms, integration, calculations, and analytical results.
• Handle HPLC-related troubleshooting and coordinate with the concerned team for instrument-related issues.
• Perform analysis as per approved STP/analytical methods and specifications.
• Maintain complete and accurate analytical records, worksheets, logbooks, and instrument usage records.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, GLP, data integrity, and laboratory safety requirements.
• Support method validation, method verification, method transfer, and analytical method development activities as required.
• Handle OOS/OOT investigations and provide analytical support as required.
• Ensure proper handling, storage, and disposal of chemicals and samples.
• Participate in instrument qualification, calibration, and preventive maintenance activities.
• Follow all QC procedures and maintain good housekeeping in the laboratory.

Required Qualification

• B.Sc./M.Sc. in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, or a related field.
• Diploma/Bachelors degree in Pharmacy may also be considered based on experience.

Experience

• 1–5 years of relevant experience in a pharmaceutical/API QC laboratory.
• Hands-on experience in HPLC analysis is required.
• Experience with instruments such as Shimadzu, Waters, Agilent, or equivalent will be preferred.

Required Skills

• Good knowledge of HPLC operation and troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of GMP, GLP, SOPs, and data integrity.
• Good understanding of analytical calculations and chromatographic interpretation.
• Good documentation and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team.