Chemist

JOB DESCRIPTION – QUALITY CONTROL (QC) CHEMIST

1. Position Details

- Company Name: Shri Durga Surgical

- Job Title: Quality Control (QC) Chemist

- Department: Quality Control

- Industry: Medical Devices / Medical Disposables Manufacturing

- Job Location: Gujarat, India

- Experience Required: 1–3 Years

- Educational Qualification: B.Sc. / M.Sc. Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, or B.Pharm, as appropriate to the assigned responsibilities

- Employment Type: Full-Time

- Salary: Negotiable based on qualifications and experience

- Reporting To: QC Manager / QA Manager / Management

2. About the Company

Shri Durga Surgical is engaged in the manufacturing and supply of medical disposable products. The company is committed to maintaining product quality, patient safety, consistent manufacturing standards and compliance with applicable medical device regulatory requirements.

We are looking for a dedicated, technically competent and detail-oriented QC Chemist to support our quality control operations and ensure that raw materials, in-process products and finished medical devices meet approved specifications.

3. Job Purpose

The QC Chemist will be responsible for carrying out and documenting quality inspections and testing of incoming raw materials, packaging materials, in-process materials and finished medical disposable products. The candidate will work closely with production and quality assurance teams to identify quality issues, maintain accurate records and support the company's quality management system.

4. Key Roles and Responsibilities

A. Raw Material and Incoming Quality Control

- Inspect incoming raw materials, components and packaging materials according to approved specifications.

- Verify material identification, supplier documentation, batch details and certificates of analysis, where applicable.

- Perform or coordinate relevant physical, chemical and visual tests on materials such as plastics, polymers, rubber, adhesives and other components used in medical device manufacturing.

- Maintain incoming material inspection reports and acceptance or rejection records.

- Ensure rejected or non-conforming materials are properly identified and segregated.

B. In-Process Quality Control

- Conduct routine quality inspections during manufacturing.

- Check dimensions, appearance, workmanship and other product-specific parameters.

- Monitor process-related quality parameters according to approved procedures.

- Identify defects, deviations and process abnormalities and report them to the concerned department.

- Coordinate with production personnel to investigate and resolve quality issues.

- Maintain in-process inspection records and ensure traceability.

C. Finished Product Quality Control

Perform inspections and applicable testing of finished medical disposable products, including:

- IV cannulas.

- IV infusion sets and related infusion products.

- Foley catheters and related urinary drainage products.

- Other medical disposable products manufactured by the company.

Responsibilities include:

- Conduct visual inspection and dimensional verification.

- Perform applicable functional, physical and performance tests according to approved specifications and test methods.

- Verify relevant parameters such as leakage, flow, connection integrity and other product-specific requirements, as applicable.

- Check product identification, labelling, packaging and batch traceability.

- Record test results and prepare finished-product inspection reports.

- Identify, document and segregate non-conforming products.

- Ensure products are released only through the authorized quality approval process.

D. Laboratory Testing and Equipment Management

- Operate and maintain QC laboratory instruments and measuring equipment.

- Ensure instruments are calibrated or verified at the required intervals.

- Maintain equipment calibration, maintenance and verification records.

- Follow approved testing procedures and laboratory safety requirements.

- Report equipment malfunction, out-of-calibration conditions or unreliable test