Sr. Officer, Quality Control

Description:

To perform qualitative and quantitative analysis of raw materials and packaging materials In-process and Finished product as per applicable pharmacopeial standards, regulatory requirements, and internal specifications. Ensure timely release and compliance of materials to support uninterrupted manufacturing operations of injectable products.

Essential Functions:

• Perform testing of raw materials (APIs, excipients) and primary/secondary packaging materials as per approved specifications, SOPs, and pharmacopeial methods (USP, EP, IP, JP, etc.).
• Ensure accurate and timely recording of results in logbooks, worksheets, and LIMS as per Good Documentation Practices (GDP).
• Adhere to cGMP, GLP, and safety protocols during sample handling, testing, and equipment usage.
• Performing qualification, periodic calibration, and maintenance of laboratory instruments.
• Maintain proper cleanliness, calibration, and qualification status of analytical instruments.
• Coordinate with warehouse and QA for sampling of incoming materials as per SOPs.
• Ensure proper labeling, storage, and disposal of samples and reference standards.
• Support internal, customer, and regulatory audits by providing required documentation and clarifications.
Implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) as per audit observations.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Participate in method validation, verification, and transfer activities as required.
• Assist in updating and reviewing SOPs, specifications, and analytical procedures.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives in the QC department.
• Report any out-of-specification (OOS) or out-of-trend (OOT) results promptly to the supervisor.
• Support cross-functional departments such as QA, Production, and Regulatory Affairs as needed.

Education:

• B. Pharma - Required
• Master Degree M. Sc - Preferred
• Master Degree M. Pharma - Preferred

Experience:

• 4 years or more in 4 - 6 Years

Skills:

• Material Specifications Review - Intermediate
• Material Release and Compliance - Intermediate
• Non-Conformance Management (RM/PM) - Intermediate
• Sampling and Testing Procedures for RM/PM - Advanced
• Regulatory Compliance for RM/PM - Intermediate
• Sampling of Raw & Packaging Materials - Intermediate
• GLP Compliance & Documentation - Intermediate
• Documentation & Data Integrity - Intermediate
• CAPA, Deviation, and Change Control Management - Intermediate
• Specifications & Test Methods Documentation - Intermediate

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