Quality Control (QC) Analyst / Executive

Quality Control (QC) Analyst / Executive

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Umendra Life Sciences Pvt. Ltd. Greater Ahmedabad Area (On-site)

About the Company

Umendra Life Sciences Pvt Ltd is an export-oriented pharmaceutical manufacturing facility based in Bavla, Gujarat, specializing in topical OTC products including creams, ointments, gels, and lotions. Our QC laboratory operates to international GMP/GLP standards and supports end-to-end quality assurance from raw material intake to finished product release. We are expanding our QC team and are looking for motivated individuals who are ready to work in an active manufacturing lab environment.

About the Role

Depending on your specialization, you will be assigned to one or more of the following QC functions:

Responsibilities

Analytical Testing

Perform HPLC, IR, pH, and other instrument-based testing of bulk and finished products

Interpret results, identify deviations, and escalate OOS findings per SOP

Prepare and review Certificates of Analysis (COA)

Perform routine calibration checks, system suitability tests, and basic instrument troubleshooting as per SOP

Raw Material & Packing Material QC

Perform sampling of incoming raw materials and packaging components per approved sampling plans

Conduct chemical and physical tests; record and review results against specifications

Maintain traceability and disposition records

Water System Monitoring

Collect and test water samples from designated sampling points (purified water, WFI where applicable)

Operate and maintain TOC analyzer; record and trend water quality data

Flag exceedances and escalate as per water monitoring SOP

GMP/GLP Documentation & QC Records

Maintain raw data sheets, logbooks, and analytical records in GLP-compliant format

Support QC document review, batch record checks, and data integrity verification

Assist in preparation of COAs and product release documentation

Follow GMP and GLP guidelines during all sampling, testing, documentation, and data recording activities.

Support internal, regulatory, and customer audits by maintaining accurate and retrievable QC records.

Qualifications

Education: B.Pharm / M.Sc Chemistry / B.Sc Chemistry or a closely related science discipline

Experience: Freshers with strong academic lab fundamentals are welcome; candidates with 13 years of hands-on experience in a pharmaceutical manufacturing QC lab are preferred

Please note: This is a manufacturing QC role. Candidates with experience limited to academic research labs, college labs, or R&D/analytical research settings should assess carefully before applying the day-to-day work is production-support focused, documentation-heavy, and operates under strict GMP/GLP compliance requirements.

Required Skills

Hands-on experience or strong working knowledge of HPLC, IR spectroscopy, pH meters, viscometers, and other QC instruments

Understanding of pharmacopoeial methods (IP/BP/USP) for raw materials and finished products

Knowledge of GLP principles and GMP documentation standards

Familiarity with COA preparation and OOS/OOT handling procedures

TOC analysis experience is a plus

Work Environment

Facility type: Active pharmaceutical manufacturing site this is not an office or R&D environment

Lab setting: Regulated QC laboratory operating under GMP/GLP; all activities are documented and subject to audit

Pace: Production-linked; test turnaround times are tied to manufacturing schedules

Shift: General shift with potential for schedule adjustments based on production demand

Physical requirements: Standing for extended periods, handling chemical reagents and solvents, routine instrument operation and maintenance

If you thrive in structured environments, care about precision, and want to build a career in pharmaceutical quality this is a good fit.

Application Instructions

To apply, please:

Click Apply and answer all screening questions completely incomplete responses will not be reviewed

Attach your updated resume (PDF or Word format)

In your application, mention your area of QC experience (Analytical / RM-PM / Water / Documentation) so we can route your profile to the right team lead

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an initial telephonic/video discussion followed by a practical and technical interview at our Bavla facility.

We are committed to diversity and inclusivity in our hiring practices.