Job Opportunities For Quality Control Department At Glenmark Pharmaceuticals

Quality Control (QC) in the Pharmaceutical Industry

Quality Control (QC) is a crucial department in the pharmaceutical industry, ensuring that drugs and medical products meet regulatory, safety, and efficacy standards. It plays a key role in maintaining the integrity of pharmaceutical products from raw materials to finished goods.

Functions of the QC Department

1. Raw Material Testing

   • Analyzing raw materials (APIs, excipients) for purity and identity.

   • Ensuring compliance with pharmacopeial standards (USP, EP, BP).

2. In-Process Quality Control (IPQC)

   • Conducting tests during manufacturing to monitor product consistency.

   • Ensuring critical parameters like weight variation, hardness, and dissolution rates are within limits.

3. Finished Product Testing

   • Assessing the final product for potency, uniformity, sterility, and stability.

   • Confirming compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and regulatory requirements.

4. Microbiological Testing

   • Checking for microbial contamination, sterility testing, and endotoxin levels.

   • Conducting environmental monitoring of cleanrooms and water systems.

5. Stability Studies

   • Performing stability testing to determine shelf life and storage conditions.

   • Assessing degradation products and ensuring compliance with ICH guidelines.

6. Analytical Method Development & Validation

   • Developing and validating new testing methods for drug substances.

   • Ensuring methods meet accuracy, precision, specificity, and robustness standards.

7. Documentation & Compliance

   • Maintaining batch records, test reports, and Certificates of Analysis (CoA).

   • Ensuring compliance with FDA, WHO, EMA, and other regulatory authorities.

Key Instruments & Techniques Used in QC

• High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC)

• Gas Chromatography (GC)

• Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR)

• UV-Visible Spectroscopy

• Karl Fischer Titration (for moisture analysis)

• Microbiological Incubators and PCR (for microbial testing)

Regulatory Compliance & Guidelines

• Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)

• International Council for Harmonisation (ICH) guidelines

• USFDA, WHO, and EMA regulatory requirements

Importance of QC in Pharmaceuticals

• Ensures product safety and efficacy.

• Prevents product recalls and regulatory violations.

• Protects public health and maintains brand reputation.

Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd. is hiring analysts for Quality Control department

Designation-Officer/Sr. Officer

Qualification - M.Sc/ B.Pharm

Experience - 1 to 6 years

Location - Baddi (Kishanpura)

Interested candidates can share their profile on

savitoz.singh@glenmarkpharma.com

& puneet.pandit@glenmarkpharma.com