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Sagar Vitaceuticals Nigeria Limited (SVNL) is a pharmaceutical manufacturing company based in Ikeja, Lagos. Originally established as a joint venture, it is now owned by Sagar Overseas Ltd. SVNL operates a modern facility with high-capacity production lines for tablets, capsules, ointments, and more, adhering to GMP standards. The company is NAFDAC-approved and partners with Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Health to support local drug production. Its product portfolio includes vitamins, antibiotics, and over-the-counter supplements. We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Quality Control Officer
Location: Makun City, Ogun
Employment Type: Full-time
Department: Quality Control
Reports to: QC Manager / Head of Quality Control
The Quality Control (QC) Officer is responsible for conducting laboratory tests, inspections, sampling, and analysis of raw materials, packaging materials, in-process materials, finished pharmaceutical products, and other relevant samples to ensure compliance with approved specifications, pharmacopoeial standards, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and applicable regulatory requirements. The role involves maintaining accurate laboratory records, operating and maintaining laboratory equipment, reporting out-of-specification results, and supporting the production of safe, effective, and high-quality pharmaceutical products.
Conduct physical, chemical, microbiological, and other relevant tests on raw materials, in-process materials, finished products, and packaging materials, according to assigned responsibilities. Collect and sample materials and products in accordance with approved sampling procedures. Perform quality tests on pharmaceutical products, including tablets, capsules, syrups, suspensions, creams, and other dosage forms, as applicable. Verify that raw materials and packaging materials meet approved specifications before use. Conduct in-process quality control checks during manufacturing and packaging operations. Analyse finished products to confirm compliance with approved specifications before batch disposition. Operate laboratory equipment such as analytical balances, pH meters, dissolution testers, disintegration testers, friability testers, hardness testers, UV-visible spectrophotometers, and HPLC systems, where applicable and within the officer's competence. Prepare reagents, standard solutions, and laboratory materials in accordance with approved procedures. Ensure that laboratory equipment is properly calibrated, qualified where required, cleaned, and maintained. Record all test results accurately, contemporaneously, and in accordance with Good Documentation Practices (GDP) and data integrity requirements. Immediately report out-of-specification (OOS), out-of-trend (OOT), atypical results, and other laboratory discrepancies to the QC Manager. Participate in laboratory investigations, root cause analysis, and the implementation of corrective and preventive actions (CAPA). Maintain laboratory records, analytical worksheets, equipment logbooks, reference standards, reagents, and sample registers. Ensure proper labelling, storage, retention, and disposal of samples in accordance with approved procedures. Monitor laboratory environmental conditions and maintain good housekeeping and laboratory safety practices. Support stability studies and conduct stability sample testing according to approved protocols. Assist in method verification, method validation, and transfer activities as assigned. Ensure compliance with GMP, GLP where applicable, SOPs, pharmacopoeial standards, and relevant regulatory requirements, including applicable NAFDAC requirements. Participate in internal audits, regulatory inspections, and laboratory compliance assessments. Collaborate with Production, Quality Assurance, Engineering, and other relevant departments to resolve quality-related issues. Ensure that rejected or non-conforming materials and products are appropriately documented and communicated to authorised personnel. Perform any other duties related to quality control as assigned by Management. General
The QC Officer shall maintain confidentiality, uphold professional ethics, comply with company policies, and ensure that all laboratory activities are performed according to approved procedures. The officer must promptly report any test failure, suspected data integrity issue, equipment malfunction, or other condition that may affect product quality.
The QC Officer's performance will be measured by: Accuracy and reliability of laboratory test results. Timeliness of raw material, in-process, and finished-product testing. Compliance with approved testing methods and specifications. Completeness and accuracy of laboratory documentation. Timely reporting and investigation of OOS and OOT results. Compliance with laboratory SOPs, GMP, and safety requirements. Proper maintenance and availability of laboratory equipment. Timely completion of assigned stability studies and laboratory activities. Reduction of documentation errors and repeat testing attributable to procedural errors. Readiness for internal and regulatory inspections.
B.Sc. or HND in Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, or another relevant scientific discipline. Previous experience working in the Quality Control Department of a pharmaceutical manufacturing company. Practical knowledge of pharmaceutical laboratory testing, sampling, and analytical procedures. Familiarity with GMP, laboratory documentation, data integrity, and applicable quality standards. Experience with laboratory instruments and analytical techniques relevant to the company's products.
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Deadline
30 Nov 2026
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