Quality Control Officer

Key Responsibilities of QC in a Pharmaceutical Company

• Test raw materials, packing materials, in-process samples, and finished products.
• Perform chemical and physical analysis as per approved specifications.
• Operate and maintain laboratory instruments such as:
• HPLC (High-Performance Liquid Chromatography)
• GC (Gas Chromatography)
• UV-Visible Spectrophotometer
• FTIR (Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy)
• Dissolution Tester
• pH Meter
• Prepare and maintain laboratory records, test reports, and Certificates of Analysis (COA).
• Follow Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Conduct stability studies and retain sample testing.
• Investigate Out of Specification (OOS), Out of Trend (OOT), and laboratory deviations.
• Calibrate laboratory equipment and maintain calibration records.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements such as WHO-GMP, ISO, USFDA, and other applicable guidelines.
• Coordinate with QA, Production, and Warehouse departments to resolve quality-related issues.

Skills Required

• Knowledge of GMP, GLP, SOPs, and pharmaceutical regulations.
• Hands-on experience with analytical instruments (HPLC, GC, UV, FTIR).
• Strong documentation and reporting skills.
• Good analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.