Job Description

Purpose of Role

To ensure the accuracy, consistency, and reliability of all raw materials, in-process samples, and finished enzyme products through structured testing, documentation, and compliance. The QC Executive is responsible for maintaining product quality standards, supporting production through timely analysis, ensuring adherence to SOPs, and strengthening laboratory discipline. The role requires ownership, precision, and technical accountability to maintain the company's reputation for quality excellence.

Key Results Expected

1. Testing Accuracy & Timely Reporting

- 100% completion of all assigned sample testing within daily and batch timelines.

- Zero delays in reporting results to Production and QA.

2. Compliance & Process Discipline

- Adherence to all SOPs, testing protocols, and safety norms.

- Accurate and complete documentation in all logs, registers, and formats.

3. Quality Assurance Support

- Reduce testing errors, deviations, and non-conformities.

- Strengthen alignment between QC, Production, and R&D.

4. Lab Management & Equipment Handling

- Ensure proper calibration, cleanliness, and maintenance of instruments.

- Control inventory of chemicals, reagents, glassware, and consumables.

5. Risk & Issue Identification

- Highlight testing deviations, unusual results, and quality risks immediately.

- Minimise rework, retesting, and batch rejection through accuracy and foresight.

Core Responsibilities (Actionable)

1. Laboratory Testing & Analysis

- Collect and test raw material, in-process, and finished product samples as per SOPs.

- Conduct physicochemical tests (pH, viscosity, moisture, enzyme activity, stability, etc.).

- Support microbial limit testing where required.

- Ensure correct sample labelling, traceability, and timely analysis.

- Cross-check test results before entry to avoid inaccuracies.

2. Equipment Handling & Calibration

- Operate instruments such as pH meter, viscometer, UV spectrophotometer, moisture analyser, incubator, etc.

- Perform routine calibration and maintain calibration records.

- Report equipment malfunction immediately to seniors.

3. Documentation & Reporting

- Maintain all logs: sample registers, calibration logs, test sheets, batch reports, COAs.

- Ensure 100% accuracy of data entry in digital and physical formats.

- Maintain revision logs and lab records in compliance with GLP/GMP.

- Submit structured daily/weekly QC reports.

4. QA, Production & R&D Coordination

- Share test results promptly with Production for batch continuation or correction.

- Support QA in deviations, CAPA, and audit preparation.

- Assist R&D in experimental testing and trial batches.

- Escalate out-of-spec (OOS) findings systematically.

5. Lab Safety & Housekeeping

- Follow all PPE, chemical handling, and safety norms.

- Maintain a clean, organised, and audit-ready laboratory.

- Dispose of waste as per safety SOPs.

6. Process & SOP Adherence

- Follow checklists, testing protocols, formatting standards, and sample flows.

- Ensure testing and documentation comply with ISO, FSSAI (if applicable), and internal QC standards.

- Support improvement of SOPs and testing methods.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ?15,000.00 per month

Benefits:

Commuter assistance Provident Fund
Work Location: In person