Pharmaceutical Quality Control Officer wanted at a rapidly growing pharmaceutical manufacturing company located in Dubai Industrial City. Officer – Quality Control (Chemical) to join its Quality Control laboratory team. This opportunity is ideal for professionals with experience in pharmaceutical quality control who are passionate about ensuring product quality, regulatory compliance, and laboratory excellence.
As part of a modern greenfield pharmaceutical manufacturing facility, the successful candidate will perform routine chemical and physical analysis of raw materials, in-process samples, packaging materials, and finished pharmaceutical products. The role requires expertise in analytical testing, laboratory documentation, and compliance with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), and Good Documentation Practices (GDP).
This position offers an excellent opportunity to work in a highly regulated pharmaceutical environment equipped with advanced analytical instruments while contributing to the production of safe, effective, and high-quality medicines.
Job Responsibilities
- Perform routine chemical and physical testing of raw materials, packaging materials, intermediates, in-process samples, and finished pharmaceutical products according to approved Standard Test Procedures (STPs), specifications, and pharmacopeial requirements.
- Conduct quality control testing in accordance with pharmacopeial standards including USP, BP, EP, and IP.
- Operate, maintain, and perform routine calibration and verification of analytical laboratory instruments including:
- High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC)
- UV-Visible Spectrophotometer
- Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR)
- Dissolution Test Apparatus
- pH Meter
- Analytical Balance
- Moisture Analyzer
- Other laboratory equipment as required
- Prepare reagents, volumetric solutions, reference standards, mobile phases, and laboratory chemicals following approved procedures.
- Accurately record analytical data, calculations, observations, and laboratory results in compliance with Good Documentation Practices (GDP).
- Ensure timely completion of laboratory analysis to support manufacturing schedules and product release timelines.
- Review analytical data for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with established specifications.
- Maintain laboratory records, logbooks, instrument usage records, and testing documentation.
- Monitor laboratory equipment performance and report any equipment malfunction or calibration issues.
- Identify, investigate, and immediately report deviations, non-conformances, abnormal observations, and Out-of-Specification (OOS) results to the Executive – QC.
- Assist in laboratory investigations related to analytical discrepancies and quality issues.
- Participate in analytical method validation, method verification, method transfer, and stability studies as assigned.
- Maintain laboratory cleanliness and organization while following Good Laboratory Practices (GLP).
- Ensure proper handling, storage, and disposal of laboratory chemicals and hazardous materials according to safety regulations.
- Follow current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), laboratory safety procedures, environmental health and safety guidelines, and company quality systems.
- Participate in internal audits, regulatory inspections, and quality improvement initiatives.
- Attend technical training programs to enhance analytical skills and regulatory knowledge.
- Support continuous improvement projects aimed at enhancing laboratory efficiency and quality performance.
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Analytical Chemistry, or a related scientific discipline.
- Additional certifications in GMP, GLP, Laboratory Quality Management, or Pharmaceutical Quality Control will be considered an advantage.
- 2–5 years of experience in a Chemical Quality Control laboratory within the pharmaceutical manufacturing or chemical manufacturing industry.
- Hands-on experience with analytical laboratory instruments including HPLC, UV-Visible Spectrophotometer, FTIR, and dissolution testing equipment.
- Experience working in GMP-regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities is highly preferred.
- Familiarity with laboratory investigations, documentation practices, and quality systems.
Technical Skills
- Strong understanding of pharmaceutical chemical analysis techniques.
- Practical knowledge of HPLC operation, troubleshooting, and routine analysis.
- Experience using UV-Visible Spectrophotometers and FTIR instruments.
- Knowledge of dissolution testing for pharmaceutical dosage forms.
- Familiarity with pharmacopeial standards including:
- United States Pharmacopeia (USP)
- British Pharmacopoeia (BP)
- European Pharmacopoeia (EP)
- Indian Pharmacopoeia (IP)
- Understanding of cGMP, GLP, GDP, and pharmaceutical quality systems.
- Ability to prepare laboratory reagents, standard solutions, and calibration standards.
- Good laboratory documentation and record-keeping skills.
- Basic knowledge of analytical method validation principles.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Excel and Word.
Key Competencies
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
- High level of integrity and commitment to quality.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to work effectively under production timelines.
- Good communication and teamwork skills.
- Ability to follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) precisely.
- Willingness to learn and adapt within a fast-paced pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.
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