Quality Control Officer – Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Umendra Life Sciences Pvt. Ltd.; India; On-site; INR 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Umendra Life Sciences Pvt. Ltd. is seeking an Officer – Quality Control for its Bavla plant near Ahmedabad. The role covers hands-on chemical and microbiological analysis, ensuring GLP/GMP compliance, and accurate documentation.

You will operate HPLC, GC, UV, FTIR, and dissolution equipment while supporting method validation, OOS/OOT reporting, and CAPA activities in a production-oriented, export-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Candidate must hold a science degree relevant to QC in pharma.
• Hands-on with QC instruments and GLP/GMP documentation.
• Experience in chemical/microbiological analysis is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own chemical and microbiological analysis for materials and products.
• Operate and maintain QC instruments (HPLC, GC, UV, FTIR, Dissolution).
• Support method validation, calibration, and system suitability.
• Maintain records per GLP and data integrity requirements.
• Report OOS/OOT and drive CAPA activities; support audits.

Skills

GLP/GMP knowledge

OOS/OOT reporting

Documentation

Education

BSc / MSc / BPharm / MPharm in Chemistry, Microbiology, Pharmacy

Tools

HPLC

GC

UV

FTIR

Dissolution apparatus

pH Meter

Job description

About the CompanyUmendra Life Sciences is a GMP-compliant OTC topical pharmaceutical manufacturer — creams, gels, lotions, ointments — producing for US and international markets from our plant at Bavla, Greater Ahmedabad.We're looking for an Officer – Quality Control who wants to do real laboratory work in a compliance-first, export-oriented manufacturing environment.

The RoleThis is a hands-on QC position covering chemical analysis, microbiological testing, and laboratory compliance. You'll be responsible for testing raw materials, packing materials, in-process and finished products, and stability samples — using instruments like HPLC, GC, UV, FTIR, and dissolution apparatus — and ensuring every result is documented accurately and reviewed for compliance. You'll also support analytical method validation, manage OOS/OOT reporting, coordinate with QA and production for material release, and contribute to audit readiness.

• Own chemical and microbiological analysis for raw materials, packing materials, in-process samples, finished products, and stability samples
• Operate and maintain QC laboratory instruments (HPLC, GC, UV, FTIR, Dissolution, pH Meter, etc.)
• Participate in analytical method validation, calibration, and system suitability activities
• Maintain laboratory records, logbooks, worksheets, and analytical reports per GLP and data integrity requirements
• Report OOS, OOT, and deviations — and follow through on CAPA activities
• Support internal audits, customer audits, and regulatory inspections

• 1–3 years of experience in a pharmaceutical, life sciences, API, or formulation manufacturing plant
• B.Sc / M.Sc / B.Pharm / M.Pharm in Chemistry, Microbiology, Pharmacy, or a related discipline
• Hands-on with QC instruments — HPLC, GC, UV, FTIR experience preferred
• Solid understanding of GLP, GMP, and documentation practices
• Microbiological testing exposure is a plus
• You work on-site at our plant in Bavla (35–40 km from central Ahmedabad) — this is a manufacturing environment, not a corporate office