Laboratory Coordinator
Piramal Pharma Ltd
Summary
The Laboratory Coordinator supports daily Quality Control laboratory operations by receiving, reviewing, and logging laboratory samples, chemicals, reagents, standards, solvents, and other materials into the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS). The position supports laboratory functions including glassware washing, equipment cleaning, coordination of external testing shipments, inventory management, and ordering laboratory supplies while ensuring compliance with cGMP and company requirements.
Job description
Key Responsibilities
- Receive, verify, review, and log samples, chemicals, reagents, standards, solvents, and other materials into LIMS.
- Maintain accurate laboratory records and documentation in accordance with cGMP requirements.
- Wash, inspect, and store laboratory glassware using approved procedures.
- Operate and maintain laboratory support equipment including balances, pH meters, and glassware washers.
- Coordinate shipment of QC samples to external testing laboratories.
- Clean and maintain laboratory equipment and work areas.
- Monitor inventory levels and order laboratory chemicals, standards, consumables, and supplies.
- Support Quality Control personnel with routine laboratory activities.
- Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Competencies
- Knowledge of cGMP and USP requirements
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, LIMS, and internet tools
- Ability to operate laboratory equipment
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Problem-solving and time-management skills
- Ability to multitask and prioritize activities
- LIMS experience preferred
Education & Experience
Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required. Associate degree in a scientific field preferred.
Experience: Minimum 1-2 years of laboratory or related experience in a GMP-regulated environment. LIMS experience preferred.
Physical Requirements
Ability to stand, walk, and perform routine laboratory support activities. Ability to lift up to 25 pounds and wear required PPE.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent required
- Associate degree in a scientific field preferred
- Minimum 1-2 years of laboratory or related experience in a GMP-regulated environment
- Knowledge of cGMP and USP requirements
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, LIMS, and internet tools
- Ability to operate laboratory equipment
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Problem-solving and time-management skills
- Ability to multitask and prioritize activities
- LIMS experience preferred
Company overview
Piramal Pharma Limited (PPL) is a diversified global pharmaceutical company with operations spanning three core business verticals: Contract Development and Manufacturing Organisation (CDMO), Complex Hospital Generics (CHG), and India Consumer Healthcare. Headquartered in India, the company operates 17 development and manufacturing facilities across India, the United Kingdom, and North America, with commercial presence in over 100 countries worldwide. As a leading integrated pharmaceutical services provider, Piramal Pharma offers end-to-end capabilities from drug discovery and development to commercial manufacturing, serving both innovator pharmaceutical companies and generic manufacturers. The company has established strong market positions, ranking as the fourth largest global player in inhalation anesthesia and maintaining leadership in intrathecal therapy segments. With a workforce of over 6,200 employees and a commitment to best-in-class quality standards, Piramal Pharma has maintained a strong regulatory compliance record, successfully clearing numerous FDA and international inspections. The company's diversified business model and global footprint position it as a significant player in the pharmaceutical manufacturing and services sector, driving innovation and accessibility in healthcare solutions across developed and emerging markets.