Job Description – IPQA Officer
Job Title: IPQA Officer (In-Process Quality Assurance)
Department: Quality Assurance (QA)
Industry: Ayurvedic Medicine Manufacturing
Experience: 1–5 Years
Location: Ahmedabad
Job Summary
We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented IPQA Officer to ensure that manufacturing processes comply with GMP, SOPs, and quality standards throughout the production of Ayurvedic medicines. The candidate will monitor in-process activities, maintain quality documentation, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform in-process quality checks during manufacturing and packaging activities.
- Monitor manufacturing operations to ensure compliance with GMP, SOPs, BMR (Batch Manufacturing Record), and BPR (Batch Packing Record).
- Verify line clearance before the start of manufacturing and packaging operations.
- Conduct stage-wise inspections and document observations.
- Ensure proper documentation of manufacturing and quality records.
- Monitor environmental conditions, equipment cleanliness, and personnel hygiene.
- Verify raw material dispensing, weighing, and batch processing activities.
- Identify deviations, non-conformities, and assist in corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
- Coordinate with Production, Quality Control, and Warehouse departments to maintain product quality.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines applicable to Ayurvedic manufacturing.
- Participate in internal audits, GMP inspections, and regulatory audits.
- Maintain IPQA records and prepare daily quality reports.
Required Skills
- Knowledge of GMP, GLP, SOPs, and quality systems.
- Understanding of Ayurvedic manufacturing processes and packaging operations.
- Familiarity with BMR, BPR, line clearance, and in-process inspections.
- Good documentation and record-keeping skills.
- Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
- Good communication and teamwork abilities.
Qualification
- B.Pharm, M.Pharm, B.Sc., M.Sc., BAMS, or an equivalent qualification in Pharmacy, Life Sciences, or Ayurveda.
Preferred Experience
- 1–5 years of experience in IPQA within an Ayurvedic, Herbal, Pharmaceutical, or Nutraceutical manufacturing company.
Pay: ₹20,000.00 - ₹30,000.00 per month
Work Location: In person
