• Application Deadline:
• Position: Associate Manager - Quality Control



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND



• Experience



• Location Ogun




• Job Field Manufacturing 
  
  

Job Description

• The Quality Control Associate QC Manager is responsible for overseeing all quality control activities within the pharmaceutical manufacturing facility.


• This includes ensuring that raw materials, in-process products, and finished goods meet established quality standards and regulatory requirements.


• The role ensures compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), regulatory guidelines, and company quality policies.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise all Quality Control laboratory operations, including chemical, microbiological, and instrumental analysis.


• Ensure testing of raw materials, packaging materials, in-process samples, and finished products in accordance with approved specifications and methods.


• Review and approve laboratory results, certificates of analysis (CoA), and test reports.


• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements such as GMP, GLP, WHO, NAFDAC, and other applicable standards.


• Oversee calibration, qualification, and maintenance of laboratory equipment.


• Lead investigations on Out-of-Specification (OOS), Out-of-Trend (OOT), and deviations, and ensure proper documentation and closure.


• Develop, review, and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), specifications, and test methods.


• Coordinate stability studies and ensure proper documentation and reporting.


• Manage and mentor QC staff, including training and performance evaluation.


• Ensure proper documentation practices and data integrity in line with regulatory expectations.


• Support internal and external audits, including regulatory inspections.


• Collaborate with Production, Quality Assurance, and other departments to ensure product quality and compliance.


• Monitor laboratory inventory and ensure availability of reagents, chemicals, and consumables.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Microbiology, or related field (master’s degree is an advantage).


• 10–15 years of experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing, with at least 3–5 years in a managerial role.


• Strong knowledge of GMP, GLP, and regulatory requirements (e.g., NAFDAC, WHO).


• Experience with analytical instruments such as HPLC, GC, UV Spectrophotometer, etc.


• Strong leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills.


• Excellent communication and report-writing skills.


• High attention to detail and commitment to quality.

Key Competencies:

• Leadership and Team Management


• Analytical and Critical Thinking


• Regulatory Compliance


• Attention to Detail


• Decision-Making Ability


• Time Management.