Sector
Life Science
Keyword

Quality Control Chemist

QC Pharma

Pharma QCQuality Chemist

Chemist Quality Management

QC Chemist

QC Executive Pharma

Officer QCTeam Member Quality Control

Quality Assurance Scientist

QC Lab Chemist

Minimum Graduate in Chemistry/Pharmacy Or Post Graduate in Chemistry/Pharmacy

Certified training for Quality Control Chemist (programme aligned to LFS/Q0203 released by Life Sciences Sector Skill Development Council)

Freshers may apply

The tasks a Quality Control Chemist is expected to perform include: Performing routine analysis in the lab on semi-finished and finished samples, etc. in compliance with good manufacturing practices and good laboratory practices

Conducting physical inspections in the department

Approving batches and incoming raw materials and classifying their physical and chemical identity

Reviewing and tracking non-conformances and quality control data

Preparing and standardizing volumetric solutions within the expiry date

Assisting in the preparation of specifications, general and standard test procedures

Reviewing categorization of samples and parameters to ensure instrument calibration is as per schedule

Performing testing of batches/samples for which complaints are received

Assisting in investigating root-cause of deviation and identifying corrective and preventive action

Checkingandinspectingtheupkeepofinstruments,equipment,etc.Troubleshooting of malfunctioning instruments

Operating and maintaining all analytical instruments

Testing in-process/input raw materials, packing materials, in-process samples and finished products

Testing process validation samples, product stability samples and cleaning validation samples (rinse samples/swab samples, etc.)Performing routine analysis in lab

Maintaining a healthy, safe and secure working environment Co-ordinating with Supervisors and colleagues within and outside the department

Reporting and documenting to meet quality standards

Performing quality checks

Expertise in pharmacopeia

Knowledge of the composition/requirements of the products manufactured

In-depth understanding and knowledge of good manufacturing practices, good laboratory practices and standard operating procedures

Knowledge and exposure to relevant ERP systems

Working knowledge of analytical instruments and equipment

Understanding of the nature of reagents and solvents1 year of training for entry level Chemist (GMP) Good Manufacturing Practices training

Knowledge of pharmaceutical industry, government rules and regulations and standards of manufacturing

Basic knowledge of formulation and APIBasic understanding of the fundamental science of API production

Basic knowledge of various documentation as per GMP and QMS guidelines Ability to analyse data, pharmaceutical analytics and process safety analysis

Knowledge of safety and how to handle an emergency/hazard

Knowledge of job safety analysis for various production machines and equipment

Ability to perform QC data reporting

Knowledge of chemical substances, their characteristics and required precaution and safety measures

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Problem solving skills

Decision-making skills

Planning and organizing skills

Analytical and critical thinking skills

Collaboration

Reflective thinking

Quality conscious

It is not only a desk job

The job does not involve handling a team

Travelling is not required Part-time work is available

Work from home option is not available

Working hours

Work is minimum 8 hours everyday for 6 days a week

Some jobs involve working in shifts including night shifts

Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?Maybe

This job is not considered hazardous or dangerous

Occupational hazards include injury through sharp objects, burns, chemical leakage, electricity, respiratory disorder, etc. Health risks include inhaling and constant exposure to chemicals, gases, etc.

For freshers -INR5,000 toINR8,000 per month

For candidates with upto 2 yearsexperience -INR8,000 toINR12,000 per month

For candidates with over 2 yearsexperience ?INR12,000 toINR25,000 or above per month

(These figures are indicative and subject to change)

Life Sciences SectorIndia?s Pharmaceutical IndustryIndia's drugs and pharmaceuticals industry is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14 per cent to reach a turnover of 2.91 trillion (US$ 47.06 billion) by 2018.The domestic drugs industry, which is valued at 1.6 trillion (US$ 25.87 billion) at present, according to Care Ratings, is also expected to grow in the local market with aggressive rural penetration by drug makers, increased government spending on health, and growing health awareness among people.India exports pharmaceutical products to more than 200 countries. Pharmaceutical exports are expected to cross the ?1 trillion (US$ 16.17 billion) mark this year. "The growth would be around 15 per cent and is driven by formulation exports," said Dr PV Appaji, Director-General, Pharmaceutical Export Promotion Council (Pharmexcil). During 2013-14, pharma exports stood at 90,000 crore (US$ 14.55 billion). Out of this, the share of formulations was 71 per cent.India currently exports drug intermediates, Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs), Finished Dosage Formulations (FDFs), bio-pharmaceuticals, and clinical services across the globe.Apart from medicine, the life science sector also branches out into various other sub-sectors viz. bio-pharma, research, etc. There are numerous companies and organizations which have devoted their time and resource to bio-pharma. Research is another area where a Quality Control Chemist can offer his/her expertise. Since these are emerging sectors, they are growing in popularity. All these factors put together will have a positive trickle-down effect on the available job opportunities for a Quality Control Chemist. Indian API IndustryThe generic APIs market is expected to continue to rise faster than the branded or innovative APIs, by 7.7 per cent per year and is expected to reach $30.3 billion in 2016. Asia-Pacific is expected to show the fastest growth rates of 10.8 per cent per year. The 24 fastest growing markets will include 11 in Asia-Pacific

Pharmaceutical/chemical manufacturing companies

Job opportunities are available across India with a higher concentration in Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Gujarat etc.Job opportunities are available in areas where pharmaceutical/chemical production companies have their set-up