Quality Control Specialist

Ingredion; Nashik District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Ingredion Nashik is seeking a Quality Control Specialist for the Mannitab Plant to oversee QC activities on-site. You will report to the Senior Quality Specialist and manage Quality Control Associates.

The role requires testing of raw materials, in-process and finished products, instrument calibration, GLP/GDP compliance, and documentation. A BSc/MSc in Chemistry and 5+ years in pharma/chemical QC are essential.

Qualifications

• Education: BSc or MSc in Chemistry required.
• Minimum 5 years in a quality control laboratory, preferably pharma/chemical.
• Fluency in English, written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Perform QC testing on in-process, finished products, raw materials and samples.
• Calibrate instruments and maintain equipment for accuracy.
• Conduct stability study analysis and prepare standard solutions.
• Document lab activities and ensure GLP/GDP compliance.
• Maintain lab records, logs, and certificates related to RM and glassware.
• Coordinate with stakeholders across manufacturing sites in India.

Skills

English fluency

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Independent worker

Team collaboration

HPLC

GC

UV-Vis Spectroscopy

cGMP knowledge

GLP knowledge

Quality reporting

Education

BSc Chemistry

MSc Chemistry

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Details

• Job Title: Quality Control Specialist - Mannitab Plant
• Location: Nashik
• Reports To: Senior Quality Specialist
• Direct Reports: Quality Control Associates
• SCOPE: Entire plant Quality responsibility.
• Workplace Type: On-site

Responsibilities

Core Responsibilities

• Day to day assigned activities shall be performed and report to senior authority
• Any requirement related to QC shall be conveyed to reporting authority
• Testing of In process, Finished product, Raw material, Packing material, R&D sample, Reference standard, working standard & primary standard preparation, Toller samples, ETP samples, Water samples, out party samples and extra samples etc.
• Calibration activity of instruments.
• Perform Stability study analysis.
• Volumetric Solution Preparation & Standardization.
• General Cleaning of laboratory.
• Document Preparation related to laboratory.
• Stock solution preparation
• Perform Glassware Calibration
• Responsible for Instrument maintenance
• Maintain all Certificate Related to RM, Glassware
• Market complaint Sample analysis
• Sampling of RM/PM and other.
• Maintain records and logbooks of laboratory.
• Follow GLP and GDP.
• Testing sample for OOS, OOC, deviation and OOT.
• Maintain stock for chemicals and glass wares.
• Maintain control sample.
• Responsible for discard expired and extra samples
• Any job activity assigned by HOD.
• Ensure to follow safety norms.
• Ensure to wear PPE during analysis.

Training

• Impart training on Safety to new recruits, employees, contractors, contract employees.
• Periodically evaluate Training Effectiveness.
• Maintain updated records for all the Training activities.

Qualifications & Skills

Mandatory requirements:

• Education requires, B.SC / M.SC Chemistry.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a quality control laboratory, preferably in the pharmaceutical industry / Chemical Industry.
• Relevant Experience in Quality Laboratory in Pharma / Chemical Industry
• English fluency, both written and spoken

Required behaviors and skills:

• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Proficiency in analytical techniques such as HPLC, GC, and UV-Vis Spectroscopy.
• Strong understanding of cGMP, GLP, and other regulatory guidelines
• Knowledge of MS Office / Quality Reports
• Preparing Quality reports & documents
• Fluence in working with different stakeholders within a manufacturing facility within a matrix organization
• Flexibility & Agility within the organization, working at different manufacturing sites within India.