Team Member - QC (Analytical Instrument Engineer)

Biopharma Careers; Solan; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Dr. Reddy’s is seeking a skilled instrument maintenance professional to ensure smooth operation and availability of QC analytical instruments. The role includes calibration, qualification, preventive maintenance, and vendor coordination to resolve breakdowns promptly.

You will maintain qualification records, support method validation, and ensure adherence to GMP, data integrity, and regulatory requirements while following safety procedures and PPE protocols in a dynamic lab environment.

Qualifications

• 3 to 8 years of experience in a pharmaceutical QC laboratory or analytical services.
• Hands‑on experience with troubleshooting, maintenance, qualification, and calibration of laboratory instruments.
• Familiarity with LIMS, Empower, Lab Solutions, or similar software.
• Knowledge of instrument qualification (IQ, OQ, PQ).
• Knowledge of GMP, GLP, Data Integrity, and regulatory requirements ( CDSCO, EU GMP, WHO).
• Lab safety, following JSA (Job Safety Analysis), HIRA and using proper PPE at the workplace are emphasized.

Responsibilities

• Ensure smooth operation and availability of QC analytical instruments.
• Plan and execute calibration, qualification, and preventive maintenance activities.
• Troubleshoot instrument breakdowns and coordinate with vendors for timely resolution.
• Maintain instrument lifecycle documentation and qualification records.
• Support method validation, method transfer, and investigation activities related to analytical instruments.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, data integrity, and audit requirements.
• Monitor instrument performance trends and implement improvements.
• Manage spare parts inventory and AMC/CMC activities.
• Lab safety, following JSA, HIRA and using proper PPE at the workplace are emphasized.

Skills

Adaptability

Collaboration

Communication

Education

Polytechnic Diploma in analytical instrument

B.Pharm/M.Pharm/BSc/MSc in chemistry analytical

Tools

HPLC

GC

UV-Vis Spectrophotometer

FTIR

Dissolution Apparatus

LIMS

Empower

Lab Solutions

Job description

Roles & Responsibilities

Ensure smooth operation and availability of QC analytical instruments.

Plan and execute calibration, qualification, and preventive maintenance activities.

Troubleshoot instrument breakdowns and coordinate with vendors for timely resolution.

Maintain instrument lifecycle documentation and qualification records.

Support method validation, method transfer, and investigation activities related to analytical instruments.

Ensure compliance with GMP, data integrity, and audit requirements.

Monitor instrument performance trends and implement improvements.

Manage spare parts inventory and AMC/CMC activities.

Lab safety, following JSA (Job Safety Analysis), HIRA and using proper PPE (Personal Protection Equipment) at the workplace are emphasized.

Educational Qualification

Polytechnic Diploma in analytical instrument or relevant engineering diploma are preferable

B. Pharma / M. Pharma / B.Sc. / M.Sc. (Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Chemistry) or equivalent can be apply if having experience in analytical instruments Maintenance

Additional certification in analytical instrumentation is desirable.

Experience

3 to 8 years of experience in a pharmaceutical QC laboratory or analytical services.

Hands‑on experience with troubleshooting, maintenance, qualification, and calibration of laboratory instruments.

Technical Skills

Expertise in HPLC, GC, UV-Visible Spectrophotometer, FTIR, Dissolution Apparatusand other QC laboratory instruments.

Knowledge of instrument qualification (IQ, OQ, PQ).

Experience in preventive maintenance and breakdown management.

Understanding of data integrity requirements and computerized systems.

Familiarity with LIMS, Empower,Lab Solutions, or similar software.

Knowledge of GMP, GLP, Data Integrity, and regulatory requirements ( CDSCO,EU GMP, WHO).

Behavioural Skills

Adaptability to manage dynamic challenges effectively.

Collaboration and teamwork to achieve shared objectives.

Clear and impactful communication to build strong relationships.

Critical Exposures

Experience as Digital P&L ownership in pharma / Non-pharma (FMCG, Banking, Consumer Health) industry is desired.

Exposure to a comprehensive digital media strategy (specific focus on generating more leads, leveraging more digital channels etc) is preferred.

Experience in marketing analytics and Digital content creation, plus Inbound and Outbound marketing experience is desired

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Benefits Offered

At Dr. Reddy’s we actively help to catalyse your career growth and professional development through personalised learning programs.

The benefits you will enjoy at Dr. Reddy’s are on par with the best industry standards. They include, among other things and other essential equipment, joining & relocation support, family support (Maternity & Paternity benefits), learning and development opportunities, medical coverage for yourself and your family, life coverage for yourself.

\" Our Work Culture

Ask any employee at Dr. Reddy’s why they come to work every day and they’ll say, because Good Health Can’t Wait. This is our credo as well as the guiding principle behind all our actions. We see healthcare solutions not only as scientific formulations, but as a means to help patients lead healthier lives, and we’re always attuned to the new and the next to empower people to stay fit. And to do this, we foster a culture of empathy and dynamism. People are at the core of our journey over the last few decades. They have been supported by an enabling environment that buoys individual ability while fostering teamwork and shared success. We believe that when people with diverse skills are bound together by a common purpose and value system, they can make magic.

For more details, please visit our career website at https://careers.drreddys.com/#!/