Quality Control Officer

Sagar Vitaceuticals Nigeria Limited (SVNL) - Quality Control Officer

The Quality Control (QC) Officer is responsible for conducting laboratory tests, inspections, sampling, and analysis of raw materials, packaging materials, in-process materials, finished pharmaceutical products, and other relevant samples to ensure compliance with approved specifications, pharmacopoeial standards, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and applicable regulatory requirements.

The role involves maintaining accurate laboratory records, operating and maintaining laboratory equipment, reporting out-of-specification results, and supporting the production of safe, effective, and high-quality pharmaceutical products.

Responsibilities

• Conduct physical, chemical, microbiological, and other relevant tests on raw materials, in-process materials, finished products, and packaging materials, according to assigned responsibilities.
• Collect and sample materials and products in accordance with approved sampling procedures.
• Perform quality tests on pharmaceutical products, including tablets, capsules, syrups, suspensions, creams, and other dosage forms, as applicable.
• Verify that raw materials and packaging materials meet approved specifications before use.
• Conduct in-process quality control checks during manufacturing and packaging operations.
• Analyse finished products to confirm compliance with approved specifications before batch disposition.
• Operate laboratory equipment such as analytical balances, pH meters, dissolution testers, disintegration testers, friability testers, hardness testers, UV-visible spectrophotometers, and HPLC systems, where applicable and within the officer's competence.
• Prepare reagents, standard solutions, and laboratory materials in accordance with approved procedures.
• Ensure that laboratory equipment is properly calibrated, qualified where required, cleaned, and maintained.
• Record all test results accurately, contemporaneously, and in accordance with Good Documentation Practices (GDP) and data integrity requirements.
• Immediately report out-of-specification (OOS), out-of-trend (OOT), atypical results, and other laboratory discrepancies to the QC Manager.
• Participate in laboratory investigations, root cause analysis, and the implementation of corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Maintain laboratory records, analytical worksheets, equipment logbooks, reference standards, reagents, and sample registers.
• Ensure proper labelling, storage, retention, and disposal of samples in accordance with approved procedures.
• Monitor laboratory environmental conditions and maintain good housekeeping and laboratory safety practices.
• Support stability studies and conduct stability sample testing according to approved protocols.
• Assist in method verification, method validation, and transfer activities as assigned.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, GLP where applicable, SOPs, pharmacopoeial standards, and relevant regulatory requirements, including applicable NAFDAC requirements.
• Participate in internal audits, regulatory inspections, and laboratory compliance assessments.
• Collaborate with Production, Quality Assurance, Engineering, and other relevant departments to resolve quality-related issues.
• Ensure that rejected or non-conforming materials and products are appropriately documented and communicated to authorised personnel.
• Perform any other duties related to quality control as assigned by Management.

General Responsibilities:

• The QC Officer shall maintain confidentiality, uphold professional ethics, comply with company policies, and ensure that all laboratory activities are performed according to approved procedures.
• The officer must promptly report any test failure, suspected data integrity issue, equipment malfunction, or other condition that may affect product quality.

Key Performance Indicators

The QC Officer's performance will be measured by:

• Accuracy and reliability of laboratory test results.
• Timeliness of raw material, in-process, and finished-product testing.
• Compliance with approved testing methods and specifications.
• Completeness and accuracy of laboratory documentation.
• Timely reporting and investigation of OOS and OOT results.
• Compliance with laboratory SOPs, GMP, and safety requirements.
• Proper maintenance and availability of laboratory equipment.
• Timely completion of assigned stability studies and laboratory activities.
• Reduction of documentation errors and repeat testing attributable to procedural errors.
• Readiness for internal and regulatory inspections.

Requirements

• B.Sc. or HND in Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, or another relevant scientific discipline.
• Previous experience working in the Quality Control Department of a pharmaceutical manufacturing company.
• Practical knowledge of pharmaceutical laboratory testing, sampling, and analytical procedures.
• Familiarity with GMP, laboratory documentation, data integrity, and applicable quality standards.
• Experience with laboratory instruments and analytical techniques relevant to the company's products.
• Knowledge of OOS investigations, stability testing, calibration, and laboratory safety is an advantage.
• Ability to interpret analytical results and compare them with approved specifications.

Required Skills:

• Strong analytical and numerical skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good laboratory practices and safe handling of chemicals.
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical testing procedures and specifications.
• Accurate documentation and report-writing skills.
• Problem-solving and investigation skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good communication and organisational skills.
• High level of integrity and commitment to product quality.

Working Relationships:

• QC Manager / Head of Quality Control
• Quality Assurance Department
• Production Department
• Warehouse and Inventory Department
• Engineering and Maintenance Department
• Regulatory Affairs Department

Authority And Accountability:

• The QC Officer is responsible for the accuracy and integrity of assigned laboratory activities and for reporting results to authorised personnel.
• Final decisions on material approval, rejection, and finished-product release must follow the company's approved quality system and delegated authority.

Recommended Qualifications:

• For a pharmaceutical manufacturing company in Nigeria, tailor the educational requirement to the actual testing responsibilities. For example, microbiological testing requires appropriate microbiology competence, while chemical and instrumental analysis requires relevant analytical chemistry skills.
• The job description should also reflect applicable NAFDAC requirements and the company's approved procedures.

Application Closing Date

30th November, 2026.