Quality Chemist / Quality Assurance - Deepak Chem Tech Ltd - Dahej

Role & responsibilities

To handle overall QAQC activities at plant site.

Preferred candidate profile

1. Implement and follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Standard Testing Procedures (STPs) to ensure consistency and accuracy across all quality control operations.

2. Operate SAP and ERP systems efficiently for test data entry, sample tracking, inventory management, and documentation control.

3. Perform routine calibration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of laboratory instruments, including UV Spectrophotometers and Auto-Titrators, to ensure uninterrupted analytical operations.

4. Participate in internal quality audits, assist in identifying non-conformities, and support timely execution of corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).

5. Develop, validate, and implement analytical test methods in accordance with regulatory and quality standards to support product integrity and compliance.

6. Apply chemical process and product knowledge to ensure accurate and compliant quality testing throughout the production lifecycle.

7. Perform precise titration procedures for analysis of raw materials, intermediates, and finished products, ensuring result reliability and repeatability.

8. Develop and execute scheduled maintenance plans for laboratory instruments to prevent breakdowns and ensure consistent instrument performance.

9. Document and manage test results through Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS), enabling traceability and efficient data handling.

10. Conduct daily and monthly calibration of laboratory instruments as per defined schedules, maintaining analytical accuracy and regulatory compliance.

11. Carry out instrumental analysis of raw materials, semi-finished goods, finished products, and in-process samples, using instruments like UV, HPLC, GC, or FTIR.

12. Manage and document retained samples, ensuring proper storage, labeling, and traceability for future reference or audit needs.

13. Maintain ISO-compliant quality documentation, supporting readiness for internal and external audits.

14. Prepare volumetric solutions and bench reagents with accuracy to support daily testing routines.

15. Conduct final sampling and analysis of finished products, prepare Certificates of Analysis (CoA), and ensure quality clearance prior to dispatch.

16. Adhere strictly to Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) and Good Documentation Practices (GDP) to ensure consistency, reliability, and compliance.

Implement and sustain 5S principles in the laboratory, maintaining workplace organization, cleanliness, and operational efficiency.