S Kant Healthcare Ltd is inviting applications for the position of ICP-MS Analyst/Executive in the Quality Control (QC) Department at its Vapi, Gujarat facility. This pharmaceutical quality control job is ideal for candidates with hands-on experience in ICP-MS instrumentation, elemental impurity analysis, USP <232>, USP <233>, and ICH Q3D compliance.
Professionals with 2–6 years of pharmaceutical QC laboratory experience and expertise in elemental impurity testing can apply for this exciting opportunity with a leading healthcare and pharmaceutical company.
Job Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Position | ICP-MS Analyst / Executive |
| Department | Quality Control (QC) |
| Location | Vapi, Gujarat |
| Industry | Pharmaceutical / Healthcare |
| Qualification | M.Sc Chemistry / B.Sc Chemistry / M.Pharm / B.Pharm |
| Experience | 2–6 Years |
| Employment Type | Full-Time |
Key Responsibilities
The selected candidate will be responsible for:
- Operation, calibration, and routine maintenance of ICP-MS instruments.
- Performing elemental impurity analysis of raw materials, finished products, stability samples, water samples, and cleaning validation samples.
- Sample preparation using microwave digestion and approved analytical techniques.
- Executing analytical methods as per USP, ICH Q3D, European Pharmacopoeia, and internal specifications.
- Reviewing analytical data and preparing reports.
- Investigating and documenting OOS (Out of Specification), OOT (Out of Trend), and laboratory deviations.
- Maintaining analytical records, instrument logbooks, and documentation.
- Supporting method validation, method transfer, verification, and qualification activities.
- Ensuring compliance with cGMP, GLP, Data Integrity, and regulatory requirements.
- Coordinating with QA, Production, and R&D teams.
Required Qualifications
Educational Qualification
- M.Sc. (Chemistry)
- B.Sc. (Chemistry)
- M.Pharm
- B.Pharm
Experience
- 2–6 years of pharmaceutical QC laboratory experience.
- Mandatory hands-on experience in ICP-MS instrumentation and elemental impurity testing.
Technical Skills Required
Candidates should possess knowledge of:
- USP <232> and USP <233>
- ICH Q3D Guidelines
- Elemental Impurity Analysis
- ICP-MS Operation and Troubleshooting
- Method Validation and Analytical Troubleshooting
- cGMP, GLP, and Data Integrity Requirements
- Regulatory Compliance Documentation
- Laboratory Software and Data Management Systems
Desired Competencies
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent attention to detail
- Effective communication abilities
- Team collaboration mindset
- Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
Salary & Benefits
Based on current pharmaceutical industry standards in Gujarat for ICP-MS professionals:
- Estimated Salary: ₹4.8 LPA – ₹8.5 LPA
- Performance-based growth opportunities
- Exposure to advanced ICP-MS analytical techniques
- Regulatory and compliance-driven work environment
- Career progression in pharmaceutical quality control
- Learning opportunities in method validation and elemental impurity testing
How to Apply
Interested candidates can share their updated resume at:
Job Location
S Kant Healthcare Ltd
Vapi, Gujarat, India
