Manager - QA, QC, Analytical & Microbiology

Flychem is looking for an experienced QA, QC, Analytical and Microbiology professional to take ownership of quality systems and laboratory operations covering raw materials, in-process materials and finished goods, including analytical testing, microbiology, method validation, stability, investigations and product release.Note: You can apply here on LinkedIN and share your CV to careers@flychem.com.Key ResponsibilitiesLead QA/QC for raw materials, packaging materials, intermediates, in-process samples and finished goods.Establish and maintain specifications, SOPs, STPs, sampling plans and release criteria.Review and approve COAs, batch records, analytical reports and release documentation.Manage testing by HPLC, GC, UV-Vis, FTIR, Karl Fischer, titration and other relevant techniques.Develop, optimize, transfer and validate analytical methods.Handle OOS, OOT, deviations, CAPA, change controls and non-conformances with root-cause investigation.Plan and review stability studies, impurity profiles, retest periods and shelf-life data.Ensure instrument qualification, calibration, preventive maintenance and data-integrity controls.Manage reference standards, reagents, columns and laboratory documentation.Coordinate with R&D; and manufacturing during development, scale-up and technology transfer.Perform or supervise microbial limit testing, total aerobic microbial count, yeast & mold and specified pathogen testing.Coordinate/review preservative efficacy / challenge testing, bioburden and microbiological method suitability/validation.Oversee water microbiology, hygiene/environmental monitoring and microbiological investigations where applicable.Qualify vendors and review incoming material quality performance.Support customer/regulatory audits, technical queries and quality agreements.Train and supervise QC analysts while maintaining GMP / GLP / ISO-aligned systems.Preferred ProfileM.Sc Chemistry / Analytical Chemistry / Microbiology / M.Pharm / B.Pharm or equivalent.5-10+ years of QA/QC, analytical laboratory or microbiology experience.Strong hands-on understanding of HPLC/GC, analytical method development and validation.Working knowledge of microbiological QC for cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, specialty chemicals or personal-care products.Good understanding of OOS, CAPA, deviations, change control, stability and audit documentation.