Department: Quality Control (QC)
Designation: QC Officer
Industry: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Qualification: B.Sc. / M.Sc. in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, or a relevant discipline
Experience: 23 years in a pharmaceutical industry (freshers may be considered, depending on requirements)
Location: Savroli, Khalapur, Raigad, Maharashtra
Reporting To: QC Executive / QC Manager
1. Job Purpose
To perform quality control testing of raw materials, packing materials, in-process samples, finished products, and stability samples in accordance with approved specifications, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), GMP requirements, and applicable regulatory guidelines.
2. Key Responsibilities
- Perform analysis of raw materials, packing materials, in-process samples, finished products, and stability samples as per approved specifications and test methods.
- Operate and maintain analytical instruments such as HPLC, GC, UV-Visible Spectrophotometer, FTIR, dissolution apparatus, and pH meter, as applicable.
- Prepare and standardize volumetric solutions, reagents, and analytical standards.
- Perform instrument calibration, verification, and routine maintenance as per approved procedures.
- Maintain accurate laboratory records, analytical worksheets, logbooks, and other quality control documents in compliance with Good Documentation Practices (GDP).
- Follow current SOPs, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), and data integrity requirements.
- Report Out-of-Specification (OOS), Out-of-Trend (OOT), and any abnormal analytical observations to the reporting manager.
- Ensure proper handling, labeling, storage, and disposal of laboratory samples, reagents, and chemicals.
- Support method validation, method verification, method transfer, and stability studies, as assigned.
- Assist in laboratory investigations, deviation handling, CAPA implementation, and audit-related activities.
- Ensure cleanliness, safety, and housekeeping of the QC laboratory.
- Coordinate with QA, Production, Warehouse, and other relevant departments for sample testing and timely reporting of results.
3. Required Skills
- Knowledge of pharmaceutical quality control testing and analytical techniques.
- Practical exposure to HPLC, GC, UV, FTIR, and other laboratory instruments, as applicable.
- Understanding of pharmacopoeial standards such as IP, BP, USP, and EP.
- Knowledge of GMP, GLP, GDP, SOPs, and data integrity principles.
- Good analytical, documentation, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work in shifts, if required.
4. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Timely completion of sample analysis and reporting.
- Accuracy and reliability of analytical results.
- Compliance with SOPs, GMP, GLP, and data integrity requirements.
- Proper maintenance of laboratory records and instrument logbooks.
- Timely reporting and investigation support for OOS/OOT results.
- Laboratory safety, housekeeping, and audit compliance