Quality Control QC Laboratory Specialist – Pharmaceutical Lab

About the role

A top pharmaceutical manufacturing company is seeking a detail‑oriented Quality Control (QC) Laboratory Specialist to perform testing on raw materials, in‑process samples, packaging components and finished products, ensuring compliance with GMP and pharmacopeial standards.

Key responsibilities

• Perform analytical testing of raw materials, packaging components, in‑process samples and finished pharmaceutical products.
• Operate and troubleshoot HPLC, GC and other sophisticated analytical instrumentation.
• Conduct environmental monitoring of cleanrooms, water systems and air quality.
• Maintain laboratory activities in accordance with GMP, GDP and approved SOPs.
• Record, review and manage laboratory data using LIMS, ensuring data integrity.
• Prepare and review Certificates of Analysis and technical documentation.
• Investigate out‑of‑specification results, deviations and incidents, including root‑cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Perform routine calibration, maintenance and qualification of laboratory equipment.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and ensure compliance with USP, EP and other pharmacopeial standards.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Microbiology, Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences or a related life‑science discipline.
• 2–5 years of relevant laboratory experience in a regulated pharmaceutical or medical manufacturing environment.
• Practical experience with analytical laboratory techniques and instrumentation.
• Working knowledge of GMP and Good Documentation Practices.
• Familiarity with USP, EP and other pharmacopeial standards.
• Experience handling out‑of‑specification investigations.

Required skills

• HPLC
• GC
• Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS)
• Environmental monitoring
• Calibration and equipment qualification
• Out‑of‑specification (OOS) investigation
• Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
• Good Documentation Practices (GDP)
• USP and EP standards