QC Sampling Associate

Cipla•Fall River, MA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The general duties and responsibilities of the Quality Control Lab Technician include but are not limited to the following: Perform sample withdrawal for all incoming raw materials, packing materials, water including but not limited to receipt, logging distribution and destruction. Update all sample information in SAP as per company procedures. Complete data entry as required. Oversee temperature and humidity monitoring for retention and sample storage rooms. Conduct sample loading in stability chambers and submitting stability samples as per schedule. Provide general housekeeping in the QC lab and any other functional activity as assigned by management. Maintaining and updating the retention rooms of raw materials as required. Cleaning of sampling area and sampling accessories as per approved SOPs. Ensure all sampling activities comply with cGMP, data integrity, and safety requirements. Follow contamination‑control practices during sampling, including gowning and cleanroom behavior when applicable. Accurately label, log, and submit samples to the QC laboratory with complete documentation. Maintain and verify cleanliness and readiness of sampling tools and equipment. Support material status control by ensuring sampled materials are properly segregated and labeled. Document sampling activities in logbooks, sampling records, and electronic systems (SAP/ILMS) in a timely and accurate manner. Assist in investigations related to deviations, out‑of‑specification (OOS) results, or sampling errors, as required. To participate in GDP, cGMP, and safety training programs. Maintain compliance with site safety policies and participate in EHS initiatives. Support audit and inspection readiness by ensuring sampling documentation is complete and inspection‑ready at all times. Coordinate and dispatch samples to contract testing laboratories (CTLs) or other InvaGen/Cipla laboratories as per approved procedures and testing requirements. Maintain stock of sampling equipment and consumables. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Minimum of High School Diploma or equivalent education credential (ex. GED) required.
Proficient user of Microsoft Office Programs to include Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and other lab-related systems.
2 years’ work experience in a pharmaceutical, raw materials sampling activity.
Proficiently speak English as a first or second language
Have excellent organization, learning and teaching skills required to work in teams
Ability to understand and analyze complex data.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs and other scientific based software.

Nice To Haves

Associates degree or higher in Chemistry, Laboratory Science, or related fields of study from an accredited institution.
Experience in pharmaceuticals is a plus.

Responsibilities

Perform sample withdrawal for all incoming raw materials, packing materials, water including but not limited to receipt, logging distribution and destruction.
Update all sample information in SAP as per company procedures.
Complete data entry as required.
Oversee temperature and humidity monitoring for retention and sample storage rooms.
Conduct sample loading in stability chambers and submitting stability samples as per schedule.
Provide general housekeeping in the QC lab and any other functional activity as assigned by management.
Maintaining and updating the retention rooms of raw materials as required.
Cleaning of sampling area and sampling accessories as per approved SOPs.
Ensure all sampling activities comply with cGMP, data integrity, and safety requirements.
Follow contamination‑control practices during sampling, including gowning and cleanroom behavior when applicable.
Accurately label, log, and submit samples to the QC laboratory with complete documentation.
Maintain and verify cleanliness and readiness of sampling tools and equipment.
Support material status control by ensuring sampled materials are properly segregated and labeled.
Document sampling activities in logbooks, sampling records, and electronic systems (SAP/ILMS) in a timely and accurate manner.
Assist in investigations related to deviations, out‑of‑specification (OOS) results, or sampling errors, as required.
Participate in GDP, cGMP, and safety training programs.
Maintain compliance with site safety policies and participate in EHS initiatives.
Support audit and inspection readiness by ensuring sampling documentation is complete and inspection‑ready at all times.
Coordinate and dispatch samples to contract testing laboratories (CTLs) or other InvaGen/Cipla laboratories as per approved procedures and testing requirements.
Maintain stock of sampling equipment and consumables.
Other duties as assigned.