Quality Control Analyst / Chemist

Valence Labs; Rajpura; On-site; INR 500,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

Valence Labs in India is seeking a QC Analyst with 3–5 years of Quality Control experience in the pharmaceutical/API sector. The role focuses on analytical testing, instrument operation, and data integrity within a cGMP-compliant lab.

You will perform HPLC, GC, UV-Vis, FTIR, and Karl Fischer analyses, prepare reagents, maintain records, and support method validation and audits. A strong commitment to safety and accuracy is essential.

Qualifications

• M.Sc. Chemistry (Analytical/Organic) is required.
• 3-5 years of Quality Control experience in an API/pharmaceutical setting.
• Hands-on experience with analytical instruments and techniques.

Responsibilities

• Analyze raw materials, intermediates, in-process samples, finished APIs, and stability samples as per approved specifications and methods.
• Operate and maintain HPLC, GC, UV-Visible spectrophotometer, FTIR, Karl Fischer apparatus, and other QC instruments.
• Perform wet chemical analysis, titrations, assay, impurity profiling, and routine laboratory tests.
• Prepare reagents, mobile phases, volumetric solutions, and reference standards.
• Maintain analytical records, test reports, CoAs, and instrument logbooks.
• Ensure compliance with cGMP, GLP, GDP, SOPs, and ALCOA+ data integrity principles.
• Report and support investigations of OOS/OOT results, deviations, and laboratory incidents.
• Support method validation, verification, transfer, CAPA, audits, and regulatory inspections, as assigned.
• Ensure laboratory safety, proper chemical handling, sample traceability, and timely completion of testing.

Skills

Analytical proficiency

Attention to detail

Troubleshooting

Documentation accuracy

Quality and safety

Education

M.Sc. Chemistry (Analytical/Organic)

Tools

HPLC

GC

UV-Vis spectrophotometer

FTIR

Karl Fischer apparatus

Other QC instruments

Job description

Role & responsibilities

• Analyse raw materials, intermediates, in-process samples, finished APIs, and stability samples as per approved specifications and analytical methods.
• Operate and maintain HPLC, GC, UV-Visible spectrophotometer, FTIR, Karl Fischer apparatus, and other QC instruments, as applicable.
• Perform wet chemical analysis, titrations, assay, impurity profiling, and other routine laboratory tests.
• Prepare reagents, mobile phases, volumetric solutions, and reference standards.
• Maintain accurate analytical records, test reports, Certificates of Analysis (CoAs), and instrument logbooks.
• Ensure compliance with cGMP, GLP, GDP, SOPs, and ALCOA+ data integrity principles.
• Report and support investigations of OOS/OOT results, deviations, and laboratory incidents.
• Support method validation, verification, transfer, CAPA, audits, and regulatory inspections, as assigned.
• Ensure laboratory safety, proper chemical handling, sample traceability, and timely completion of testing.

Preferred candidate profile

• Qualification: M.Sc. Chemistry (Analytical/Organic),
• Experience: 3-5 years Quality Control in an API/pharmaceutical
• Technical Skills: Hands-on experience in HPLC, GC, wet chemical analysis, and other relevant analytical instruments.
• Quality Compliance: Working knowledge of cGMP, GLP, GDP, SOPs, , and data integrity practices.
• Key Competencies: Strong analytical ability, attention to detail, troubleshooting skills, documentation accuracy, integrity, and commitment to quality and safety.

Freshers M.Sc. Chemistry may be considered for trainee positions.