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Job Title
QC Chemist
Reports to
HOD - QC
Age
Level
L4
Objective (The main purpose of the position)
The Objective of QC person is to identify defects after a product is developed and before it's released through sample testing in the lab
Key Responsibilities (State the primary duties and tasks of the position)
- Ensure that all incoming, in process & outgoing RMs / PM / FG's are inspected & QC approved and that identification and traceability is maintained at all stages from Material inward to FG dispatch incl PM.
- Ensure calibration & maintenance of lab equipment's
- Ensure that outsourced inspection services / service providers are evaluated and approved.
- Perform / participate in Supplier evaluation process (On-site supplier audit)
- Coordinate with Production, Purchase to inform quality problems with RM/PM, processes &
FG's.
- To preserve the test sample for defined period and dispose them later with proper documentation & records.
- Ensure Calibration of instruments as per defined plans.
- Inform the Non conformities to respective Plants & Update the NCR Module
- Testing of R&D & customer complaint samples.
- Maintain Good Housekeeping inside the laboratory
- Follow lab safety guideline during working.
- Co-ordinate with the Dispatch team for Dispatches & ensure that the Approvals are given in system
- To ensure that all the documents are maintained as per QMS /EMS/OSHA systems.
- Ensure the QMS/EHS /OSHA Management system related requirements applicable to their work are clearly understood and complied.
- Sampling & Testing of Raw materials, packing Material, In-process samples & the finished Goods as per the laid down specifications
- Preparation & standardization of solutions.
- Test the received samples in shifts and report the results to respective department in time frame.
- Carry out analysis of water sample (Utility & ETP samples).
- Follow lab safety guideline during working.
- To report requirement of consumable items, glass wares, chemicals used for testing.
- Responsible and accountable for the QHSSE performance of the sections / sub-sections under his / her control. Report QHSSE incidents & non-conformances & conduct Investigations & instituting corrective & preventive actions in the QC Lab
- Ensure Inspection / tests are conducted as per the defined norms and QHSSE guidelines & work Instructions.
- Conducting QHSSE inspection of QC premises & arrange corrective actions for the identified shortcomings
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- Participate in QHSSE awareness promotional activities & emergency preparedness drills * Qualification of new Vendor samples and participate in offsite / onsite vendor evaluation & report to QA.
- Participate & ensure staff participation in Mock Drills for ensuring emergency preparedness
- Ensure and conduct Inspection & Testing as per sampling procedures and quality plans & complying with all standard QHHSE norms
- Ensuring use of Calibrated Equipment in QC
- Ensure and perform Sample analysis & maintain inspection & test records (FG, Intermediates, in-process & raw material) complying with the laid down QHSSE norms
- Maintaining of lab apparatus with respect to cleaning, handling, preservation, storage & calibration.
- Ensure Maintenance of control samples as per Quality Plan
Competence (Skills, knowledge, experience and attributes required)
Competence
Essential
Desirable
Education
Minimum M. Sc - Chemistry
M.Sc - Analytical/ Organic Chemistry
Work Experience
Minimum 3 years in the Quality control / Quality Assurance/analytical lab
Pharma/Chemicals/Paint/ Petrochemical industry
5+ years in the Quality control/ Quality assurance/analytical lab
Pharma/Chemicals/Paint/ Petrochemical industry
Knowledge
QC: Thorough knowledge of chemistry, analytical & lab equipment (GC, HPLC,
ICP, CHNS, etc.) & calibration
Minimum 3 year experience in QC
QC: Thorough knowledge of chemistry, analytical & lab equipment (GC, HPLC,
ICP, CHNS, etc.) & & calibration
Minimum 5 year experience in QC
Skills
QC: Good Analytical skills & Instrument
Calibration skill. Familiar to statistical tool like SQC & SPC chart making
QC: Good Analytical skills & Instrument
Calibration skill
Familiar to SQC & SPC chart making
