AQA senior chemist

Job description

**Company Description** Hetero is one of India’s leading generic pharmaceutical companies and the world’s largest producer of anti-retroviral drugs, with more than 30 years of industry experience. The company operates across APIs, generics, biosimilars, custom pharmaceutical services, and branded generics, and is globally recognized for its strengths in Research and Development, manufacturing, and commercialization. Hetero runs over 36 state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities worldwide, approved by stringent global regulatory authorities. Its portfolio exceeds 400 products across key therapeutic areas including HIV/AIDS, Oncology, Cardiovascular, Neurology, Hepatitis, Nephrology, Urology, Diabetes, Ophthalmology, Hepatology, and Immunology. With a strong presence in more than 145 countries, Hetero is committed to making affordable medicines accessible to patients worldwide. **Role Description** The AQA Senior Chemist is a full-time, on-site role based in Visakhapatnam, responsible for ensuring the quality and integrity of analytical results within the laboratory and production environment. The role involves planning and performing analytical testing, validating and verifying methods, and documenting results in compliance with internal procedures and regulatory guidelines. Daily activities include reviewing and approving analytical reports, investigating out-of-specification and atypical results, and supporting continuous improvement in quality systems. The AQA Senior Chemist collaborates closely with quality assurance, production, and R&D teams to resolve technical issues, support regulatory audits, and maintain data integrity standards. The role also includes mentoring junior staff, ensuring safe laboratory practices, and contributing to the optimization of analytical workflows. **Qualifications** - Strong laboratory skills, including handling analytical instruments and maintaining safe, compliant lab practices. - Proven experience in quality control, with a focus on pharmaceutical product testing and adherence to regulatory standards. - Advanced analytical skills, including data interpretation, troubleshooting of analytical methods, and root cause analysis. - Background in Research and Development (R&D) and research activities relevant to pharmaceutical analytics and method development. - Relevant degree in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related discipline; advanced degree or specialized training in analytical chemistry is an advantage. - Familiarity with Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and international regulatory guidelines (e.g., USFDA, EMA). - Experience with chromatographic and spectroscopic techniques (such as HPLC, GC, UV, IR) and associated data systems. - Effective communication, documentation, and collaboration skills, with the ability to guide and support junior team members.