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Job Description

Department: Quality Sub Department: Quality Control Experience: 0-1 year only can apply Job Purpose: Execute quality control routine operations and stability studies and confirm testing as per the GLP guidelines and regulatory requirements. To ensure the compliance with Current Good Laboratory Practices as laid down in the Quality Control Procedures. Key responsibilities: To ensure the compliance with Current Good Laboratory Practices as laid down in the Quality Control Procedures. Maintenance or Upkeep of the Laboratory working areas. Following the laid down safety precautions while working in the laboratory. Analysis of Finished product. Should review intimation documents for details and confirm the same is matching with the details of the sample and specification provided for the analysis. Should read the relevant specification and organize the work in such a manner that testing can be completed in stipulated time. Should be aware of potential problems that could occur during the testing process and should watch for steps that could create inaccurate results. Should ensure use of instruments/ equipment’s meeting established performance specification and are properly calibrated. Should ensure use of valid reagents, chemicals, standards, appropriate clean and dry glassware etc. for analysis. Should follow correct analytical techniques during preparation of solutions like weighing, pipetting, dilutions, sonication, filtration etc. Should follow specific instruction / Precautions provided based on material /Product characteristics in the respective specification. Should perform testing of samples as per procedure specified in specification and make concomitant entries in test data sheet. Should set parameters of instrument as given in specification and should ensure compliance of system suitability parameters before commencing for sample analysis. Should follow cGLP for documentation. Should ensure that the figures for quantitative tests are rounded to the number of decimals indicated in the standards of specification. Should avoid transcription error during data entry and should ensure use of validated software for calculations. Should check results for test performed for compliance with the standards specified in specifications and should not discard test preparations or standard preparations before the data are reviewed and verified. Prompt reporting of abnormal observations of OOS, OOT, analytical incidences, instrument malfunctioning etc. or obvious error occurred during preparation to section Head. Should ensure completeness of entries of all the tests performed and completion of relevant data before submission for review. Involvement in the investigation of OOS, OOT or analytical incidences. Disposal of balance samples after completion of analysis and review. Involvement in the impact evaluation of instrument breakdown or calibration failures on previously released samples. Maintenance of sample storage area at appropriate condition. Maintenance of storage area of chemicals, Glassware and Stationary at appropriate condition. Attending trainings and updation in Training index. Performing analysis using various Instruments/Equipment’s available in the lab. Involvement in the impact evaluation of instrument breakdown or calibration failures on previously released samples. Calibration of instruments / equipment’s, preventive maintenance and validation as per specified schedule. Maintenance of records of schedules, calibration, history files, preventive maintenance (Inhouse and outside), and validations. Handling of breakdown of instrument / equipment as per procedure and follow up with service engineer for rectification. Discontinuation and withdrawal of faulty or not in use instruments/ equipment from usage. Maintaining stock/ Regeneration / washing of HPLC columns properly. Maintaining of Glassware’s, Chemicals/Reagents, stationary items properly. Preparation and review of different QC documents. Any other assignment allocated by Head Quality. Qualification: M. Sc, B. Pharm, M. Pharm Location: Bilthoven, Netherlands

Core Responsibilities

The Quality Control Analyst is responsible for executing routine laboratory operations, stability studies, and sample analysis in strict compliance with GLP guidelines. They must also manage laboratory equipment maintenance, calibration, and documentation to ensure accurate and reliable testing results.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a degree in M.Sc, B.Pharm, or M.Pharm. The role is specifically targeted at entry-level professionals with 0 to 1 year of experience.