Trainee officer - IPQA

PeopleStrong; Vadodara; On-site; INR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

PeopleStrong seeks a QA entry-level professional to monitor daily manufacturing and packaging operations, ensuring strict cGMP adherence. You will inspect lines before each batch, collect samples for basic in-process testing, and verify BMR/BPR at key production stages.

The role includes environmental checks, instrument calibration verification, and acting as a QA liaison between shop-floor production, maintenance, and central QA. B.Pharm/M.Pharm or chemistry degree preferred for career growth.

Qualifications

• B.Pharm, M.Pharm or chemistry degree required.
• Entry-level role leading to Senior QA Executive track.
• Familiarity with batch records and cGMP practices is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Monitor daily manufacturing and packaging to ensure cGMP compliance.
• Inspect lines and processing areas before every batch to prevent cross-contamination.
• Collect samples and perform basic in-process tests (hardness, disintegration, pH, fill volumes).
• Review and sign Batch Manufacturing Records (BMR) and Batch Packaging Records (BPR).
• Assist in environmental monitoring and instrument calibration verification.
• Escalate OOS results and deviations to QA leadership.
• Coordinate with shop-floor operators, maintenance and QA teams.

Skills

cGMP knowledge

QA documentation

Cross-functional coordination

OOS handling

Education

B.Pharm

M.Pharm

Chemistry degree

Job description

Shop-Floor Compliance: Monitors daily manufacturing and packaging operations in real time to ensure strict adherence to cGMP and SOPs.

Line Clearance: Inspects equipment, lines, and processing areas before every new batch to prevent product cross-contamination or mix-ups.

In-Process Testing: Collects samples and performs routine physical tests like tablet hardness, thickness, friability, disintegration, pH, and fill volumes.

Batch Record Verification: Checks and signs off on Batch Manufacturing Records (BMR) and Batch Packaging Records (BPR) at each stage of production.

Environmental & Utility Checks: Assists in monitoring cleanroom environmental parameters (temperature, humidity, differential pressure) and utility sampling.

Deviation & OOS Reporting: Immediately escalates out-of-specification (OOS) results, process deviations, or line errors to senior QA managers.

Instrument Calibration Verification: Ensures all shop-floor measuring instruments and testing devices are properly calibrated before use.

Cross-Department Coordination: Acts as the primary quality liaison between shop-floor production operators, maintenance, and the central QA team.

Target Industry & Education: Typically requires a B.Pharm, M.Pharm, or Chemistry degree and serves as an entry-level pathway toward Senior QA Executive and QMS Manager roles.