Quality Assurance Inspectors (Number of positions: 04)

Announcement Number: DB/05/2025/QA03
Position Title: Quality Assurance Inspectors (Number of positions: 04)
Opening Period: 05/05/2025 – 05/12/2025
Series/Grade: L (2)
Salary: Competitive
Who May Apply: All Interested Applicants
Duration Appointment: Indefinite, subject to successful completion of probationary period
Supervisory Position: None

Job Summary:

The Quality Assurance Inspector is responsible for providing line-level oversight of manufacturing, packaging, and warehousing operations to ensure adherence to current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and regulatory compliance. The role involves conducting real-time in-process checks, monitoring cleanliness and status labelling, verifying equipment readiness, inspecting documentation accuracy, and ensuring deviations are promptly escalated. QA Inspectors play a critical role in enforcing product quality, data integrity and compliance throughout production activities. The ideal candidate should demonstrate keen attention to detail, a strong understanding of GMP operations and the ability to act decisively within a regulated environment.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Perform in-process checks during manufacturing, filling, compression, coating and packaging operations.
2. Verify correct line clearance, material status labeling and equipment readiness before and after batch operations.
3. Ensure adherence to approved BMRs, packaging instructions, and cleaning procedures.
4. Monitor compliance with gowning, hygiene and contamination control practices in production areas.
5. Identify, document and escalate any deviations, non-conformances, or equipment malfunctions.
6. Conduct inspections of raw materials, packaging materials and finished goods during handling and storage.
7. Support implementation of data integrity principles (ALCOA+) across documentation and operations.
8. Maintain real-time documentation of inspections, logbook entries and QA observations.
9. Participate in GMP training sessions and contribute to audit and inspection readiness.
10. Work closely with Production and Quality Control to ensure product quality and compliance are maintained at every stage.

Academic Qualifications:
Diploma or degree in Pharmacy, Industrial Chemistry, Quality Assurance, or a related field from a recognized institution.

Experience and Competencies:

1. Minimum of 2–3 years of experience in pharmaceutical production or QA roles.
2. Sound understanding of cGMP, data integrity, and GDP requirements.
3. Strong observational skills and attention to detail.
4. Ability to work on shifts and across multiple production zones.
5. Good communication and documentation skills.
6. Proactive in identifying quality risks and enforcing compliance on the shop floor.