Team Member - Quality Control (Lab Support)

Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd. is a leading multinational pharmaceutical company based across global locations. Each of our 24,000 plus employees comes to work every day for one collective purpose: to accelerate access to affordable and innovative medicines because Good Health Can’t Wait.

We started in 1984 with a modest investment, 20 employees and a bold vision. Today, we have research and development centres, manufacturing facilities or a commercial presence in 66 countries. 

For nearly four decades, we have stood for access, affordability and innovation based on the bedrock of deep science, progressive people practices and robust corporate governance. As the pharmaceutical industry evolves and undergoes disruption, we see an opportunity – to strengthen our core further (the next steps) and to build the future (the new bets).

‘The Next and the New’ is how we aim to continue to be the partner of choice – purpose-driven, future-ready and sustainable.  Our aim is to reach over 1.5 Bn+ patients across the world by 2030 by growing our core businesses and building for the future with sustainability at the core of our purpose and strategy. Sustainability for us means operating in a manner that respects people, planet and purpose – helping us conserve precious resources, serve our patients, create value for stakeholders, give back to society, fulfil our potential and maintain our integrity and transparency

Dr Reddy’s maintains a work environment, free from discrimination and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to employ & nurture all qualified diverse workforce without regard to race, colour religion, nationality, sex, age, disability status, genetics, sexual orientation, gender expression, citizenship or any other characteristic or classification protected by applicable law(s) of the country we operate in. We treasure every talent, and recognize merit and diversity in our organization.

Job Summary
We are looking for,  The QC Laboratory Calibration Team Member is accountable for ensuring the calibration, verification, and lifecycle compliance of analytical and laboratory instruments used for Quality Control testing. This role ensures the accuracy, reliability, and integrity of analytical data by maintaining instruments in a calibrated and compliant state in alignment with GMP requirements, applicable regulatory guidelines, and site SOPs, thereby supporting batch release, stability evaluation, and regulatory submissions.

Roles & Responsibilities:

Calibration & Verification Activities

• Perform calibration and functional verification of QC laboratory instruments such as HPLC/UPLC, GC, UV–Visible spectrophotometers, PSD, Analytical Balances, KF instruments, Potentiometer, pH meter, Coulometer, FTIR, TOC, Polari meter, Trace analyser, TOC analyser, IC system, DSC, TGA, Zeta sizer and other analytical equipment.
• Execute calibration as per approved SOPs, MOAs, and instrument manufacturer recommendations.
• Ensure calibration is performed using traceable, qualified reference standards and certified weights/solutions.

Documentation & Data Integrity

• Maintain accurate, complete, and contemporaneous calibration records in logbooks/LIMS, calibration formats, and electronic systems (e.g., LIMS, CMMS).
• Review calibration data for compliance with acceptance criteria and report any discrepancies immediately.
• Ensure adherence to ALCOA+ principles and data integrity requirements during calibration execution and recording.

Out‑of‑Tolerance (OOT) & Deviation Support

• Identify, document, and escalate Out‑of‑Tolerance or calibration failures without delay.
• Support QC investigations by providing calibration history, instrument trends, and technical inputs.
• Assist in impact assessments for deviation related to calibrations.

Instrument Lifecycle & Status Control

• Ensure calibration status labelling is updated (calibrated, due date, out‑of‑service status).
• Coordinate calibration scheduling to avoid disruption of routine QC testing and batch release timelines.
• Support instrument qualification status by ensuring calibration compliance is maintained throughout the instrument lifecycle.

Coordination with QC & Vendors

• Work closely with QC analysts, section heads, and QA to plan calibration around testing priorities.
• Coordinate with OEMs and external service providers for calibration, preventive maintenance, and troubleshooting support.
• Ensure vendor calibration activities comply with site SOPs and GMP expectations.

Audit & Inspection Readiness

• Support internal, customer, and regulatory audits by providing calibration documents, traceability records, and explanations.
• Address audit observations related to calibration through documentation support and CAPA execution.
• Maintain ongoing readiness of QC lab calibration records for inspections.

Continuous Improvement & Compliance

• Participate in calibration trend analysis to identify recurring issues or instrument performance deterioration.
• Recommend improvements to calibration SOPs, frequencies, or practices based on trends and regulatory expectations.
• Attend GMP, data integrity, and instrument-specific training programs as required.

Educational qualification: An M.Sc. degree in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, or a related field

Minimum work experience: 5 to 8 years

About the Department
Global Manufacturing Organisation (GMO)
At Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, we are dedicated to making a meaningful impact on global healthcare through precision manufacturing and innovation. With a legacy of excellence, we are a leading force in the pharmaceutical industry.
We operate 19 state-of-the-art manufacturing plants across Hyderabad, Vizag, Baddi, Mexico, Shreveport, and Mirfield, comprising 8 OSD facilities, 3 Injectables facilities, and 8 API facilities.
Benchmarking manufacturing processes and continuous operational excellence are at the core of our capability to deliver quality medicines to our patients in 66 countries. We manufacture a portfolio of complex APIs and 1,150+ drug master files across key therapy areas such as Oncology, Cardio-vascular, Central Nervous System and Anti-Diabetes. he World Economic Forum has recognised our largest manufacturing facility in Bachupally, Hyderabad, as part of its Global Lighthouse Network. We aspire to be the most efficient pharma operations in the world. Our productivity improvement and digitalisation efforts are key to staying competitive, meeting business imperatives, and meeting our ambitious ESG goals. Building such ‘factories of the future’ is integral to innovation and to build healthcare of the future.

Benefits Offered
At Dr. Reddy’s we actively help to catalyse your career growth and professional development through personalised learning programs.
The benefits you will enjoy at Dr. Reddy’s are on par with the best industry standards. They include, among other things and other essential equipment, joining & relocation support, family support (Maternity & Paternity benefits), learning and development opportunities, medical coverage for yourself and your family, life coverage for yourself.

Our Work Culture
Ask any employee at Dr. Reddy’s why they come to work every day and they’ll say, because Good Health Can’t Wait. This is our credo as well as the guiding principle behind all our actions. We see healthcare solutions not only as scientific formulations, but as a means to help patients lead healthier lives, and we’re always attuned to the new and the next to empower people to stay fit. And to do this, we foster a culture of empathy and dynamism. People are at the core of our journey over the last few decades. They have been supported by an enabling environment that buoys individual ability while fostering teamwork and shared success. We believe that when people with diverse skills are bound together by a common purpose and value system, they can make magic.
For more details, please visit our career website at https://careers.drreddys.com