QA Inspector I

NOTICE: The posting for local applicants only - is not for those applying for a global assignment and/or for employees working outside of Cipla's U.S. Subsidiaries or Affiliates.

Job Title:                                QA Inspector I

FLSA Classification:               Hourly $16.64 - $22.88

Work Location:                       Central Islip, NY

Work Hours:                           First Shift 7:00AM - 3:30PM (may vary based on business needs)

Reports To:                            QA Supervisor

Job Overview: The QA Inspector is responsible for monitoring and ensuring product quality is maintained through all phases of manufacturing in compliance with established procedures.

Responsibilities:

• Verification of raw materials during the dispensing process.
• To perform posting of dispensed materials and samples into SAP system and to perform other transactions in SAP.
• Maintenance of standard weights and perform daily verification of balances
• Perform in-process checks during batch manufacturing, as per manufacturing record instructions.
• Collection of in-process blend, finished product, validation samples for analysis, sample collection as per protocols. Specifically, to perform blend uniformity sampling.
• Perform in-process testing (e.g., weight, thickness, hardness, disintegration, friability, etc.) as per manufacturing batch record instructions.
• Ensure cleaning of manufacturing and equipment, area and provide line clearance.
• Ensure completion of individual training assigned and follow company policies, safety requirements, cGMP and SOP’s.
• Review of online batch records, area/equipment logbooks, calibration/PMP records etc.
• Ensure the proper isolation of rejected material generated during batch process and accountability in the batch record.
• Review of engineering records (temperature and humidity data, calibration reports and PMP records).
• To take daily Quality rounds at shop floor to ensure shop floor is maintained in state of compliance and per GMP requirement.
• Report, escalate to Manager quality assurance about daily shop floor activities and any discrepancy during batch manufacturing and packing.
• Other duties [additional support] that management may assign from time to time.
• Perform AQL, Blend sampling, In-process Sampling, and inspections as required.
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Skills:

• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices and Good Documentation Practices.
• Ability to read, write and communicate effectively.
• Self-motivated, with the ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Excellent organization skills with the ability to focus on details
• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Word, Power and Excel).

Educational Qualification: Minimum High school diploma.

Work Experience: Minimum 1-2 years’ experience in manufacturing or packaging pharmaceuticals.

GLOBAL COMPANY

Cipla is a leading global pharmaceutical company, dedicated to high-quality, branded and generic medicines. We are trusted by healthcare professionals and patients across geographies.  Over the last eight decades, we have strengthened our leadership in India’s pharmaceutical industry and fortified our promise of strengthening our global focus by consolidating and deepening our presence in the key markets of India, South Africa, the U.S., and other economies of the emerging world.

Cipla employs handpicked professionals not just for their knowledge and experience but for their zeal to make a difference to the world of healthcare.  The company believes that our biggest assets are the employees who lead us to prosperity and growth in the future.  Driven by the vision, none shall be denied, Cipla’s focus has always been on making affordable, world-class medicines with a reputation for uncompromising quality standards across the world.

CIPLA NEW YORK (INVAGEN PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.)

About InvaGen Pharmaceuticals, a Cipla subsidiary InvaGen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is engaged in the development, manufacture, marketing, and distribution of generic prescription medicines with focus on a range of therapeutic areas, including cardiovascular, anti-infective, CNS, anti-inflammatory, anti-diabetic, and anti-depressants. The company was founded in 2003 and is based in Central Islip and Hauppauge, New York. As of February 18, 2016, InvaGen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Cipla (EU) Limited.