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Job Description: Quality Assurance Specialist
Job Summary
Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented individual for their Quality Assurance team. The role involves ensuring line clearance, material verification, and conducting in-process checks as per batch manufacturing and packing records. The specialist will also be responsible for timely sampling/testing, coordination during cleaning validation processes, and upholding compliance with technology transfer and exhibit batches. Additionally, the review and certification of batch records post-execution are crucial aspects of this position.
Key Responsibilities
- Line Clearance & Material Verification: Execute line clearance, verify materials, conduct start-up checks, and perform in-process checks as per batch manufacturing and packing records.
- Sampling & Testing: Carry out timely sampling and testing of in-process, reserve, finished, and stability samples for Topical and OSD formulations.
- Cleaning Validation Coordination: Coordinate and perform sampling for cleaning validation activities and ensure compliance with established protocols.
- Technology Transfer Compliance: Assist in the initiation and compliance of exhibit batches during technology transfer.
- Batch Record Review: Review batch manufacturing and packing records and provide certification post-execution.
Qualifications
- Educational Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy, Master’s in Pharmacy, or a related field.
- Experience: 3 to 5 years in pharmaceutical manufacturing or a related quality assurance role.
Technical Skills
- Expertise in cleaning validation, sampling techniques, and adherence to standards.
- Ability to conduct line clearance, material verification, and in-process checks as per batch records.
- Proficiency in sampling and testing processes for in-process, reserve, and stability samples.
- Competency in reviewing and certifying batch manufacturing and packing records.
Behavioural Skills
- Attention to Detail: Precision in performing line clearance, verification, and record reviews.
- Time Management: Effective coordination of sampling, testing, and manufacturing/packing execution.
- Communication: Clear and effective communication with team members and stakeholders to ensure compliance.
- Problem Solving: Application of problem-solving skills to manage issues related to line clearance, sampling, and record certification.
- Quality Focus: Strong adherence to maintaining high standards of quality and regulatory compliance in manufacturing.
