A leading pharmaceutical manufacturing company in Dubai is looking for an experienced Quality Control Officer to join its Quality Control Department. This opportunity is ideal for professionals with experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing, particularly in tablets and capsules production, who are passionate about maintaining the highest quality standards and regulatory compliance.
The successful candidate will play a key role in laboratory testing, quality assurance, analytical documentation, raw material evaluation, and compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Good Laboratory Practices (GLP).
Job Details
- Position: Quality Control Officer (QC Officer)
- Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Industry: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing (Tablets & Capsules)
- Experience Required: 5–6 Years
- Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy (B.Pharm), Chemistry, Biotechnology, or a related scientific discipline
Job Responsibilities
As a Quality Control Officer, you will be responsible for ensuring that all pharmaceutical products, raw materials, packaging materials, and laboratory activities comply with established quality standards, regulatory requirements, and company procedures.
Laboratory Operations and Compliance
- Follow Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) and pharmaceutical quality standards at all times.
- Ensure compliance with GMP guidelines and regulatory requirements during all laboratory activities.
- Maintain accurate laboratory records and documentation according to pharmaceutical industry standards.
- Support internal audits, external audits, and regulatory inspections.
Sample Collection and Testing
- Perform sampling of raw materials, packaging materials, intermediate products, finished products, and purified water samples.
- Conduct analytical testing of raw materials, packaging materials, in-process samples, validation samples, stability samples, and finished pharmaceutical products.
- Ensure all testing activities are completed according to approved specifications and testing procedures.
- Record and review analytical data accurately and maintain complete traceability of results.
Reagent and Solution Preparation
- Prepare reagents, indicator solutions, standard solutions, and volumetric solutions required for laboratory analysis.
- Perform standardization and verification of analytical solutions according to approved procedures.
- Ensure proper labeling, storage, and documentation of laboratory reagents and standards.
Instrument Calibration and Maintenance
- Perform calibration, verification, and routine checks of laboratory instruments and analytical equipment.
- Ensure laboratory instruments are functioning correctly and meet calibration requirements.
- Maintain calibration records and support preventive maintenance activities.
Documentation and Quality Systems
- Prepare, review, and revise Specifications and Standard Testing Procedures (STP) for:
- Raw Materials
- Packaging Materials
- Intermediate Products
- Semi-Finished Products
- Finished Products
- Stability Study Samples
- Develop, update, and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Prepare Certificates of Analysis (COA) for tested materials and finished products.
- Ensure all laboratory records comply with data integrity requirements.
Stability Studies and Environmental Monitoring
- Monitor and record laboratory temperature and humidity on a daily basis.
- Conduct routine monitoring of stability chambers and maintain environmental records.
- Support stability studies and ensure compliance with approved stability protocols.
Non-Conformance and Investigation Management
- Report and document laboratory incidents, deviations, and non-conformances.
- Participate in investigations related to Out of Specification (OOS), Out of Trend (OOT), deviations, and laboratory errors.
- Assist in implementing corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) to improve laboratory performance and product quality.
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy, Chemistry, Biotechnology, or related Life Sciences.
- 5–6 years of experience in Quality Control within a pharmaceutical manufacturing company.
- Experience in tablets and capsules manufacturing is highly preferred.
- Strong understanding of GMP, GLP, pharmaceutical quality systems, and laboratory compliance.
- Knowledge of analytical testing techniques and laboratory documentation practices.
- Familiarity with OOS investigations, deviation management, CAPA, and pharmaceutical regulations.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Good communication and report-writing abilities.
Application Closing : 25 June 2026
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