HCP Wellness Private Limited is hiring for the position of IPQA Officer / QA Officer | Fresher | B.Pharm / M.Pharm | 0-2 Year based in Bavla.
We are looking for a detail-oriented and motivated IPQA / QA Officer to join our Quality Assurance team at our Bavla manufacturing plant. The role involves ensuring in-process and finished product quality compliance with GMP standards, SOPs, and applicable regulatory guidelines for cosmetic and pharmaceutical products.
This is an ideal launchpad for B.Pharm and M.Pharm freshers who want to build a strong career in pharmaceutical or cosmetic quality assurance.
Key Responsibilities
In-Process Quality Assurance (IPQA): Perform stage-wise in-process checks during manufacturing, filling, and packing of cosmetic and pharmaceutical products to ensure adherence to approved SOPs and GMP standards
Batch Record Review: Review, verify, and approve Batch Manufacturing Records (BMR) and Batch Packing Records (BPR) for completeness, accuracy, and regulatory compliance before product release
Line Clearance: Execute line clearance activities before every production and packing batch to prevent cross-contamination and mix-up of products
Sampling & Testing Coordination: Collect and coordinate in-process, raw material, and finished goods samples as per sampling plans; liaise with the QC lab for timely testing and results
SOP Management: Assist in drafting, reviewing, and periodic revision of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and quality formats
Deviation & CAPA Management: Identify quality deviations, raise Non-Conformance Reports (NCR), conduct root cause analysis, and implement and verify Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA)
Environmental & Hygiene Monitoring: Conduct environmental monitoring, equipment calibration verification, area hygiene checks, and personnel hygiene audits on the production floor
Regulatory Compliance: Ensure products comply with BIS standards, CDSCO cosmetic regulations, ISO 22716 (Cosmetic GMP), and customer-specific quality requirements
Audit Support: Assist and participate in internal quality audits, customer audits, and third-party regulatory inspections; prepare area and documentation for audit readiness
Documentation & MIS: Maintain accurate, timely, and traceable quality records, inspection logs, and MIS reports in compliance with data integrity norms
Stability & New Product Support: Participate in stability studies, accelerated shelf-life testing, and new product development (NPD) trials to support quality sign-off
Continuous Improvement: Contribute to quality improvement initiatives, Lean/Kaizen activities, and process optimization projects on the shop floor
Required Skills
GMP / GLP Knowledge: Working knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) as applicable to cosmetic and pharmaceutical production environments
Regulatory Awareness: Basic understanding of BIS, CDSCO cosmetic regulations, ISO 22716, and Schedule M (Drugs & Cosmetics Act) compliance requirements
Quality Tools: Familiarity with CAPA, deviation management, NCR handling, change control procedures, and risk assessment methodologies
Documentation Skills: Proficiency in writing, reviewing, and maintaining SOPs, BMRs, BPRs, and quality formats with high attention to detail and data integrity
Analytical Thinking: Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis skills; ability to identify, escalate, and resolve process non-conformances systematically
Communication: Clear verbal and written communication in English and Hindi/Gujarati; ability to coordinate across production, QC, R&D, and regulatory departments
MS Office Proficiency: Competent in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint for documentation, data entry, reporting, and MIS preparation
Attention to Detail: High accuracy in in-process inspection, record review, and compliance verification — zero tolerance for documentation errors
Adaptability: Willingness to work in shifts, on-floor production environments including cleanrooms and controlled areas
Learning Attitude: Strong eagerness to learn, grow, and contribute within a structured Quality Assurance and Regulatory Affairs team
Educational Qualification
Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm) – any recognized Indian university
Master of Pharmacy (M.Pharm) – specialization in Quality Assurance, Pharmaceutics, or Pharmacognosy
Experience
0 to 2 Years | Freshers are actively encouraged to apply
Why Join HCP Wellness?
India's leading private label cosmetic manufacturer – GMP-certified, ISO-audited, BIS-compliant plant
Structured mentorship and on-the-job training programme for fresher QA professionals
Exposure to IPQA, QC, regulatory compliance, stability, and NPD — all under one roof
Fast-track career growth into Senior QA Officer, QA Executive, and Regulatory Affairs roles
Competitive compensation, ESI/PF benefits, and a respectful, growth-driven work culture
Work with top D2C and FMCG brands — real impact, real products, real scale