Chemist - Quality Control

Raw Material Testing

• Perform identification, assay, and purity tests for herbal powders, extracts, oils, and excipients.

• Ensure compliance with API, FSSAI, BIS, or AYUSH standards.

• Maintain raw material specifications and COAs (Certificate of Analysis).

🧴 2. In-Process Quality Checks

• Monitor pH, viscosity, microbial limits, moisture content, etc., during shampoo, cream, syrup, and capsule production.

• Record and correct deviations in real-time with production teams.

✅ 3. Finished Product Analysis

• Conduct quality checks as per IP/USP/AYUSH pharmacopoeial guidelines.

• Maintain batch-wise quality records and approve or reject finished goods.

• Validate label claims: preservatives, actives (like curcumin, aloin, glycyrrhizin), shelf life tests.

🧪 4. Microbiological & Stability Testing

• Ensure freedom from pathogens (E. coli, Salmonella, Yeast/Mold) in products.

• Conduct accelerated & real-time stability studies as per AYUSH/FDA norms.

📋 5. Documentation & Compliance

• Maintain GLP (Good Lab Practices) and GDP (Good Documentation Practices).

• Prepare COAs, QC reports, batch release documents, and SOPs.

• Support regulatory inspections (FDA, AYUSH, FSSAI, ISO, GMP audits).

🛠 6. Calibration & Maintenance

• Calibrate pH meters, balances, spectrophotometers, incubators, etc.

• Ensure proper functioning and documentation of all lab equipment.

🧑‍🎓 Qualifications & Skills

• B.Sc. / M.Sc. in Chemistry, Microbiology, or Pharmaceutical Sciences

• 1–3 years experience in Ayurvedic / cosmetic / pharma QC preferred

• Strong understanding of herbal pharmacognosy, HPTLC, organoleptic tests

• Knowledge of GMP, GLP, AYUSH guidelines

• Good communication and documentation skills

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Here is a detailed job description for a Production Chemist suited for Vivaan Herbals and Healthcare, which manufactures Ayurvedic medicines and cosmetic products:

🏭 Job Title: Production Chemist

Department: Manufacturing / Production
Location: [Specify Location]
Reporting To: Production Manager / Plant Head
Job Type: Full-Time

🧭 Roles & Responsibilities

🔧 1. Batch Manufacturing & Supervision

• Execute and supervise batch manufacturing of Ayurvedic formulations: syrups, churnas, vatis, capsules, oils, creams, shampoos, etc.

• Ensure accurate weighing, mixing, blending, granulation, filtration, and filling as per BMR/BPR (Batch Manufacturing/Packaging Records).

• Follow SOPs and maintain hygiene and GMP compliance on the shop floor.

📋 2. Documentation & Compliance

• Maintain all production-related documentation:

  • Batch Manufacturing Records (BMR)

  • Equipment cleaning logs

  • Daily production reports

  • In-process control logs

• Ensure traceability of every batch produced as per AYUSH / GMP standards.

🧴 3. Equipment Operation & Maintenance

• Operate and monitor equipment like mixers, pulverizers, coating machines, capsule filling machines, homogenizers, and shampoo/cream mixers.

• Coordinate preventive maintenance and calibration with the engineering team.

⚖ 4. Coordination with Departments

• Coordinate with QC, QA, Store, and Packing departments for raw materials, samples, approvals, and timely execution of production schedules.

• Report material shortages, production delays, or deviations proactively.

✅ 5. Regulatory & Safety Compliance

• Adhere to safety norms and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).

• Ensure cleanliness of production areas as per Schedule-T (AYUSH GMP).

• Participate in internal and external audits.

🧑‍🎓 Qualifications & Skills

• B.Pharm / B.Sc. (Chemistry, Botany) / Diploma in Pharmacy

• 1–3 years of experience in Ayurvedic / Cosmetic / Herbal / Pharma production

• Knowledge of GMP, AYUSH Guidelines, Schedule-T

• Ability to manage manpower and maintain production discipline

• Strong observation, process understanding, and documentation skills

• It is a Full Time Lab Technician / Pharmacist job for candidates with 1 - 2 years of experience.