Quality Control Analyst

Role & responsibilities

Quality Control (QC) Analyst

Key Responsibilities

• Analytical Testing:

• Perform chemical and physical testing on

  raw materials, intermediate products, finished goods & packaging products

  using a variety of analytical techniques and instrumentation (e.g.,

  AIA, Oils, Fats, UV-Vis, Karl Fischer titration, dissolution testing, and wet chemistry methods

  ).
• Execute testing in compliance with

  Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

  , Good Manufacturing Practices (

  GMP

  ), Good Hygienic Practices (

  GHP

  )and regulatory guidelines (e.g., ISO, HACCP standards).

• Documentation and Reporting:

• Accurately document all test procedures, results, and observations in laboratory notebooks and

  Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS)

  .
• Review and interpret data, calculate results, and generate Certificates of Analysis (CoA).
• Report and investigate out-of-specification (

  OOS

  ) results and atypical events, assisting in root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions.

• Instrumentation and Maintenance:

• Perform routine

  calibration, maintenance, and troubleshooting

  of laboratory equipment and instruments.
• Maintain the laboratory in a state of operational readiness, ensuring compliance with safety and housekeeping standards.

• Method Support:

• Assist in the transfer, validation, and qualification of new and existing analytical methods.
• Author and revise QC SOPs and test methods as needed.

• Compliance:

• Ensure all work is performed in accordance with GMP regulations and internal quality systems.
• Participate in internal and external audits as required.

• Working Conditions:

• Work in a laboratory or quality control environment.
• May require working with chemicals, biological agents, or other hazardous materials.
• May require working non-standard hours or shifts.

Qualifications Required

• Education:

  Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a related scientific field.

• Experience:

  1-3 years of experience in a regulated Quality Control or analytical laboratory environment, preferably in the B

  iotechnology, or food/beverage industry

  .

• Technical Skills:

• Proficient hands-on experience with major analytical techniques, such as

  volatile extracts, oils, lipids, protein tests etc..

  .
• Solid understanding of

  GMP/GLP

  regulations and laboratory safety protocols.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements (e.g., FSMS, QMS, HACCP, ISO 9001).
• Certification in quality control or a related field.

Essential Skills:

• Analytical skills
• Attention to detail
• Problem-solving skills
• Communication skills
• Collaboration skills

If you are a detail-oriented and analytical individual with a passion for quality control, we encourage you to apply.