Job Summary:
We are looking for a skilled and detail-oriented QC Executive with hands-on experience in elemental analysis using AAS, ICP-OES, and ICP-MS instruments. The candidate should have practical knowledge of Agilent Technologies instruments and software, sample preparation, trace metal analysis, instrument calibration, and analytical data integrity.
Key Responsibilities:
- Independently operate and maintain AAS, ICP-OES, and ICP-MS instruments, preferably from Agilent Technologies or equivalent manufacturers.
- Perform routine and non-routine elemental analysis, including trace metal and heavy metal determination.
- Operate Agilent ICP software for instrument control, data acquisition, processing, interpretation, and report generation.
- Carry out instrument calibration, performance verification, system suitability checks, and routine troubleshooting.
- Perform appropriate sample digestion and dilution techniques, including microwave-assisted and acid digestion, for trace metal analysis.
- Analyse raw materials, intermediates, and finished products as per approved specifications and analytical methods.
- Ensure all analytical data is recorded, reviewed, and maintained in compliance with ALCOA+ data integrity principles.
- Maintain laboratory records, analytical worksheets, instrument logbooks, calibration records, and test reports.
- Follow approved Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Good Laboratory Practices(GLP), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and applicable laboratory safety requirements.
- Assist in analytical method development, method validation, method verification, and transfer activities, as required.
- Perform routine instrument maintenance and coordinate with service engineers for major technical issues..
- Support internal audits, external audits, investigations, and corrective and preventive actions (CAPA), wherever applicable.
Required Skills and Competencies:
- Hands-on experience operating AAS, ICP-OES, and/or ICP-MS instruments.
- Working knowledge of Agilent ICP software or equivalent instrument software.
- Strong understanding of elemental analysis, trace metal determination, sample digestion, and dilution techniques.
- Knowledge of instrument calibration, analytical method execution, troubleshooting, and data interpretation.
- Understanding of ALCOA+ principles and laboratory data integrity requirements.
- Familiarity with GLP, GMP, SOPs, and analytical laboratory documentation.
- Good analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and documentation skills.