Associate Quality Specialist

Job Description

Job objective:

Ensure the veterinary pharmaceutical manufacturing plant maintains an effective Quality Management System (QMS) that complies with regulatory requirements, GMP standards, and internal policies.

Key Responsibilities:

Maintain Certifications and Regulatory Compliance

• Monitor, update, and ensure the validity of all plant certifications (GMP, HACCP, manufacturing licenses, product registration).

• Ensure products meet conformity requirements prior to market release.

• Prepare documentation and coordinate with regulatory authorities during inspections and audits.

Inspection of Raw Materials and Finished Products

• Verify compliance of incoming raw materials against approved quality specifications before production use.

• Review and approve finished products prior to warehouse release or market distribution.

• Oversee adherence to testing procedures and maintain inspection records.

Quality System Management

• Participate in developing, updating, and controlling quality system documents (SOPs, procedures, guidelines).

• Monitor and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) for identified deviations, complaint.

• Support continuous improvement initiatives within the quality system.

Training and Technical Support

• Conduct training sessions on quality control procedures, GMP, and regulatory requirements for staff.

• Provide guidance to production, warehouse, and QC teams to ensure compliance with quality standards.

Reporting and Analysis

• Prepare periodic reports on compliance status, raw material and product inspection results.

• Analyze quality data and propose improvement measures.

External Warehouse Oversight

• Monitor and ensure that external warehouses storing raw materials or finished products comply with GMP and company quality standards.

• Conduct regular audits and inspections of third-party storage facilities.

• Coordinate with logistics and warehouse partners to maintain proper storage conditions and documentation.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy, Veterinary Medicine, Quality Management, or related field.

• Strong knowledge of GMP, HACCP, and regulatory requirements for veterinary pharmaceutical manufacturing.

• Minimum 05 years of experience in QA/QC, preferably in the veterinary or pharmaceutical industry.

• Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.

• Proficiency in MS Office; English proficiency is an advantage.

Required Skills:

Adaptability, Analytical Problem Solving, Aseptic Manufacturing, Auditing, Data Analysis, Environmental Monitoring, GMP Compliance, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Laboratory Instrumentation, Laboratory Operations, Laboratory Testing, Manufacturing Compliance, Periodic Reports, Quality Control Inspection, Quality Management, Quality Standards, Raw Material Preparation, Raw Material Testing, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Requirements, Teamwork, Technical Writing, Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Pathology, Warehouse Management

Preferred Skills:

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Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

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Travel Requirements:

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Not Applicable

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Job Posting End Date:

05/8/2026

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