Quality Control (QC) Pharmacist / Analytical Chemist

Company Overview

At Paramount Pharmaceuticals, we believe that patient safety begins in the laboratory. We are looking for a highly skilled and analytical Quality Control (QC) Pharmacist to join our dedicated testing team. If you have a passion for precision and a deep understanding of analytical chemistry, you will play a vital role in ensuring our medicines meet the highest standards of safety, efficacy, and purity.

Role Overview

The QC Pharmacist is responsible for conducting rigorous physical, chemical, and instrumental analyses of raw materials, in-process samples, and finished pharmaceutical products. This role requires strict adherence to Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) and standard pharmacopeial guidelines (USP, BP, Ph. Eur.) to guarantee that no product leaves our facility without passing stringent quality parameters.

Key Responsibilities

• Analytical Testing: Perform routine and non-routine analysis on active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), excipients, packaging materials, and finished dosage forms using both wet chemistry and instrumental techniques.
• Instrument Operation: Independently operate, calibrate, and troubleshoot sophisticated laboratory instruments including High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), Gas Chromatography (GC), UV-Vis Spectrophotometers, FTIR, and Dissolution apparatus.
• Sampling & In-Process Control: Conduct sampling of raw materials and perform line-clearance and in-process testing during manufacturing to ensure continuous batch compliance.
• Stability Studies: Set up, execute, and monitor real-time and accelerated stability studies for new and existing product formulations in accordance with ICH guidelines.
• Documentation & GLP: Maintain meticulous and concurrent laboratory records, logbooks, and analytical reports. Ensure complete data integrity and compliance with ALCOA+ principles.
• OOS/OOT Investigations: Actively participate in the investigation of Out of Specification (OOS) and Out of Trend (OOT) results, assisting in root-cause analysis and implementing corrective actions.
• Method Validation: Assist the R&D and QA teams in executing analytical method validation and verification protocols for new pharmaceutical products.
• Reagent & Standard Management: Prepare, standardize, and maintain volumetric solutions, buffer solutions, and working reference standards required for daily testing.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Education: Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm-D) from an HEC-recognized institution. (Note: MSc in Analytical/Organic Chemistry is also highly relevant for this role, but Pharm-D is preferred for formulation insight).
• Licensing: Valid Category “A” registration with the Pharmacy Council of Pakistan.
• Experience: 1 to 3 years of hands-on experience in a pharmaceutical Quality Control laboratory.
• Technical Proficiency: Proven expertise in operating HPLC and understanding chromatographic software (e.g., Empower, ChemStation).
• Regulatory Knowledge: Strong understanding of GLP, cGMP, DRAP guidelines, and familiarity with official pharmacopeial monographs (USP, BP).
• Attention to Detail: Exceptional precision and accuracy in laboratory techniques, mathematical calculations, and documentation.

Why Join Paramount Pharmaceuticals?

• Work with state-of-the-art analytical equipment in a modern GLP-compliant laboratory.
• Play a direct role in safeguarding the efficacy of medicines distributed nationwide.
• Competitive remuneration, health benefits, and clear pathways for technical career advancement.

How to Apply

If you are a detail-oriented analyst ready to uphold our commitment to quality, please submit your updated resume. In your cover letter, kindly highlight the specific analytical instruments (e.g., HPLC, GC) you are most proficient in operating.