Job Opening: Quality Assurance (QA) Officer - with IPQA Responsibilities
Location:
On-site - Nalagarh, Himachal Pradesh
Experience:
3+ years mandatory experience
Qualification:
B. Pharm / M. Pharm
Language & Software Skills:
Proficiency in English and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) -
Mandatory
About the Role:
We are hiring a knowledgeable and proactive
Quality Assurance (QA) Officer
to join our pharmaceutical manufacturing unit in Nalagarh. This role combines
core QA responsibilities
with
In-Process Quality Assurance (IPQA)
oversight on the production floor. The ideal candidate will ensure regulatory compliance, documentation accuracy, and continuous quality improvement throughout the production lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities:
Core QA Functions:
Review and approve Batch Manufacturing Records (BMR) and Batch Packaging Records (BPR).
Manage deviations, validations (mandatory), change controls, CAPAs, and maintain documentation as per regulatory norms.
Conduct internal quality audits and assist in external audits by clients or regulatory agencies.
Maintain and update SOPs, manuals, and master documents in accordance with current regulations.
Oversee document control systems and archival processes.
Train employees on cGMP practices and quality systems.
In-Process QA (IPQA) Responsibilities:
Monitor critical stages of manufacturing and packing operations to ensure GMP compliance.
Line clearance before batch start-up and between changeovers.
Sampling of in-process materials and verification of critical process parameters.
Real-time review and recording of BMR/BPR entries during production.
Ensure proper gowning, hygiene, and sanitation compliance on the shop floor.
Immediate reporting and documentation of any deviation or non-conformance observed.
Desired Profile:
B. Pharm / M. Pharm with a strong academic and technical background.
Minimum 3 years of QA experience in a regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing unit.
Hands-on experience with IPQA activities and on-floor quality monitoring.
Excellent written and spoken English communication skills -
Mandatory
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) -
Mandatory
Good understanding of WHO-GMP, Schedule M, and other applicable quality regulations.
Strong coordination skills, attention to detail, and documentation accuracy.
Join a team committed to delivering excellence through quality-first manufacturing.
If you're passionate about compliance, process integrity, and hands-on QA work -- we invite you to apply!