QC Officer

Chemist Data Reviewer

QC Chemist I

Role Description: <ul><li>Quality Control (QC) Officer with hands-on experience in analytical testing and laboratory operations within API, pharmaceutical, or chemical manufacturing industries.</li><li>The candidate should have strong exposure to HPLC and other analytical instruments along with knowledge of GMP/GLP documentation and quality systems.</li></ul> Responsibilities: <ul><li>Perform analysis of raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products as per specifications and SOPs.</li><li>Handle and operate analytical instruments such as: o	High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) o	GC o	UV Spectrophotometer o	FTIR o	Karl Fischer</li><li>Conduct wet chemical analysis, titration, LOD, moisture analysis, and related QC activities.</li><li>Prepare mobile phase, standard solutions, reagents, and test samples for analysis.</li><li>Perform calibration and routine maintenance of laboratory instruments.</li><li>Maintain laboratory records, logbooks, COA documentation, and reports as per GMP/GLP guidelines.</li><li>Follow SOPs, safety standards, and quality compliance procedures.</li><li>Support audit activities and maintain data integrity.</li><li>Coordinate with QA and Production teams for quality-related activities.</li></ul> Requirements: <ul><li>Strong hands-on experience in HPLC analysis (Mandatory)</li><li>Knowledge of GC, UV, FTIR, and wet chemistry.</li><li>Understanding of GMP, GLP, SOPs, and documentation practices</li><li>Good analytical and troubleshooting skills.</li><li>Ability to work in rotational shifts and plant environment Preferred Candidate Profile</li><li>Experience in API / Pharmaceutical / Chemical manufacturing industry</li><li>Good exposure to QC laboratory operations</li><li>Strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy</li></ul>

Job Summary: <ul><li>This position is dedicated to the review, verification, and assessment of analytical data generated within the Quality Control laboratory.&nbsp;</li><li>The role ensures that all laboratory documentation meets cGMP, regulatory, and internal quality standards.&nbsp;</li><li>Responsibilities do not include performing laboratory testing, operating instruments, or releasing materials or products.</li></ul> Responsiblities: <ul><li>Review complete analytical data packages generated from a wide range of QC laboratory instrumentation, including HPLC, UPLC, GC, UV?Vis, FT?IR, Dissolution, X?Ray Diffraction (XRD), pH meters, Karl Fischer, ICP-MS, and other compendial or platform - specific systems.</li><li>Verify calculations, chromatographic integrations, peak assignments, system suitability criteria, and instrument audit trails across software platforms such as Empower, ChemStation, LabSolutions, ICP?MS data systems, and dissolution software.</li><li>Assess data for compliance with approved analytical methods, compendial requirements, SOPs, and cGMP expectations, ensuring consistency across diverse analytical techniques.</li><li>Evaluate raw data outputs such as chromatograms, spectra (UV, IR), dissolution profiles, XRD patterns, elemental analysis reports, pH logs, and mass spectrometry data for accuracy and scientific soundness.</li><li>Identify discrepancies, atypical trends, integration anomalies, missing data, or potential data integrity concerns and escalate findings promptly.</li><li>Confirm that all raw data, worksheets, logbooks, electronic records, and metadata comply with ALCOA+ principles and meet internal documentation standards.</li><li>Review LIMS entries for accuracy, completeness, and proper linkage to supporting raw data and metadata.</li><li>Ensure instrument-specific parameters (e.g., wavelength accuracy for UV, calibration curves for ICP?MS, dissolution run conditions, GC column performance) are appropriately documented and meet acceptance criteria.</li></ul> Requirements: Education &amp; Experience: <ul><li>Minimal acceptable level of education, work experience and certifications required for the job</li><li>Bachelor of Science Degree in chemistry, chemical engineering or related field with 4+ years’ relevant analytical laboratory experience OR</li><li>Master’s Degree in above disciplines with 2+ years’ relevant analytical lab experience</li></ul> Knowledge: <ul><li>Has strong knowledge of laboratory software and has expanded knowledge of chromatographic software (e.g. Waters Empower, Agilent ChemStation and Sotax WinSotax), using custom fields, custom calculations and custom reports</li><li>Full proficiency with various laboratory techniques/instruments: HPLC, UV-Vis, FT-IR, GC and dissolution tester, melting point apparatus, viscometer, Karl Fischer titrator, pH meter, analytical balance, etc.</li><li>Thorough knowledge of applicable safety and standards guidelines, such as SOP, cGMP, GLP, DEA regulations and/or MSDS</li><li>Has demonstrated competence in conducting chemical analyses</li><li>Strong knowledge of wet chemistry techniques</li><li>Competency in Microsoft Office Suite</li></ul> Skills &amp; Abilities: <ul><li>Ability to critically review and analyze data, interpret information, and draw conclusions from relevant or missing information, reporting to management</li><li>Ability to display and analyze data in a logical manner</li><li>Ability to critically review, analyze data, interpret information, and draw conclusions from relevant or missing information</li><li>Ability to display and analyze data in a logical manner</li><li>Strong verbal and written communication skills as well as good computer skills</li><li>Strong attention to details and accurate record keeping</li><li>Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others</li><li>Solid organizational skills</li><li>Ability to coach less senior staff and develop laboratory skills and ability</li><li>Ability to take initiative, set priorities and follow through on assignments</li></ul> Physical Requirements: <ul><li>Extended periods of sitting, standing, walking, reaching, climbing/balancing, kneeling/crouching/crawling, looking at monitor for extended periods, moderate noise levels and potential business travel.&nbsp;</li><li>Work is in an FDA and DEA-regulated pharma lab environment with risk of exposure to various chemicals</li><li>Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15-25 lbs.</li><li>Ability to wear personal protective equipment, including respirators, gloves, etc.</li><li>Specific visions abilities are required by this job include close vision and color vision</li><li>Ability to occasionally tolerate significant differences in temperature and/or humidity for short periods</li></ul>

Responsibilities:The Chemist I, under direct supervision, learns and performs QC laboratory chemical analyses of raw materials, in-process materials, stability and finished products, and testing to support process validation.May participate in investigations.Learns and stays current with regulatory guidances and compendia relevant to laboratories and pharmaceutical manufacturing.Conducts routine laboratory analyses: finished product testing, stability testing, raw material testing, cleaning verification testing and manufacturing in-process testing.Typical activities may include buffer/solution preparation, standard preparation and operating analytical instruments: HPLC, UV-Vis, FT-IR, GC and dissolution tester, melting point apparatus, viscometer, Karl Fischer titrator, pH meter, analytical balance, etc. Uses laboratory software for analyses.Provides general laboratory support such as routine instrument cleaning/preventative maintenance/calibration, sample receiving, chemical inventory, document filing and housekeepingCleans lab working surfaces and disposes of any excess chemicals, solutions, solvents, etc. in the special waste containers for each class of waste chemicals.Under close supervision, learns to troubleshoot basic instrument problems.With guidance, participates in OOS/OOT/NOE and other investigations.Elevates questionable sample results, OOS, and aberrant results immediately to Supervisor.May assist in drafting, editing, and reviewing SOPs and laboratory investigations.Maintains assigned training records current and in-compliance.May assist in the training of less senior laboratory staff.Performs assigned work in a timely and safe manner conforming to regulatory, company and compendiaI requirements within pharmaceutical manufacturing setting.Document accurately data generated in notebooks/worksheets/LIMS in compliance with SOPs.Follows internal processes related to controlled substances continuous.Follows EH&S procedures to ensure a safe work environment.Follows all applicable safety and standards guidelines, such as SOPs, cGMP, DEA regulations good documentation practice and/or MSDS continuous.Requirements:Minimal acceptable level of education, work experience and certifications required for the job.Bachelor of Science Degree in chemistry, chemical engineering or related field with analytical chemistry coursework required. Some pharmaceutical laboratory experience preferred.Proficiency in a body of information required for the job.e.g. knowledge of FDA regulations, GMP/GLP/GCP, Lean Manufacturing, Six-Sigma, etc.Proficiency with various laboratory techniques/instruments: HPLC, UV-Vis, FT-IR, GC and dissolution tester, melting point apparatus, viscometer, Karl Fischer titrator, pH meter, analytical balance, etc. Basic knowledge of wet chemistry techniques.Knowledge of applicable safety and standards guidelines: SOP, cGMP, GLP, DEA regulations and/or MSDS.Competency in Microsoft Office Suite.Often referred to as “competencies”, leadership attributes, skills, abilities or behaviors that may be enterprise, functional or job specific e.g. coaching, negotiation, calibration, technical writing etc.Ability to display and analyze data in a logical manner.Good verbal and written communication skills as well as good computer skills.Attention to details and accurate record keeping.Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with othersSolid organizational skills.Ability to take initiative, set priorities and follow through on assignments.Physical & mental requirements e.g., lift 40 pounds, walk across plant/warehouse, business travel (% of time), driving as part of work responsibilities, etc.Extended periods of sitting, standing, walking, reaching, climbing/balancing, kneeling/crouching/crawling, looking at monitor for extended periods, moderate noise levels and potential business travel. Work is in an FDA and DEA-regulated pharma lab environment with risk of exposure to various chemicalsMust occasionally lift and/or move up to 15-25 lbs.Ability to wear personal protective equipment, including respirators, gloves, etc. Specific visions abilities are required by this job include close vision and color vision.Ability to occasionally tolerate significant differences in temperature and/or humidity for short periods.

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