QC Manager – Drug / Pharmaceutical Testing Laboratory
Location : Kolkata (Barasat / New Town)
Experience : Minimum 15 years in pharmaceutical or analytical testing laboratories
Position Summary :
Edward Food Research & Analysis Centre Ltd. (EFRAC) is seeking an accomplished Quality Control (QC) Manager to lead and oversee the Quality Control operations of its Drug / Pharmaceutical Testing Laboratory. The incumbent will be responsible for ensuring analytical accuracy, regulatory compliance, and adherence to ISO / IEC 17025, GLP, NABL, and CDSCO guidelines. This role involves managing method validation, instrument performance (HPLC, GC-MS / MS, LC-MS / MS, ICP-MS), data integrity, and overall quality systems within the laboratory.
Key Responsibilities :
- Lead, mentor, and manage the QC team to ensure high-quality analytical outputs.
- Review analytical data, manage Out of Specification (OOS) / Out of Trend (OOT) results, and implement Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA).
- Oversee and maintain laboratory documentation, including SOPs, method validation records, calibration logs, and test reports.
- Ensure full compliance with ISO / IEC 17025, NABL accreditation standards, and applicable drug regulatory guidelines (CDSCO, GLP, etc.).
- Drive continual improvement initiatives in laboratory processes, data management, and quality systems.
- Coordinate effectively with QA, R&D, and other cross-functional teams for smooth laboratory operations and audit preparedness.
- Plan and conduct internal audits and facilitate external regulatory or client audits.
- Train and develop staff to enhance technical expertise, regulatory awareness, and quality culture across the QC function.
- Monitor the performance and calibration of key analytical instruments (HPLC, GC-MS / MS, LC-MS / MS, ICP-MS, etc.).
Candidate Profile :
Education : B.Sc. / M.Sc. in Chemistry, Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or B.Pharm / M.Pharm.Experience : Minimum 15 years of hands-on and managerial experience in pharmaceutical or analytical testing laboratories.Technical Expertise : Strong knowledge of analytical instrumentation, method validation, and regulatory audit management.Leadership Skills : Proven track record of leading QC teams, managing compliance systems, and fostering a culture of quality and continuous improvement.Soft Skills : Excellent communication, analytical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.Relocation : Candidates must be willing and comfortable to relocate to Kolkata (Barasat )How to Apply
Interested candidates may contact us or share their updated resume at the following email addresses :
📧 talentacquisition@efrac.org / sangiita.sheet@efrac.org
📞 Contact : +91 62922 79952
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