Title:  Analyst, QC

Location: Algiers, Algeria

Job Type: Full-time

About Us:

For over 45 years, Hikma Pharmaceuticals has been putting better health within reach, every day, by creating high-quality medicines and making them accessible to those who need them. We are helping to shape a healthier world that enriches all our communities, and our global team of 9,500+ empowered employees are central to this mission.

As a trusted and reliable partner of over 800 high-quality generics, specialty and branded pharmaceutical products, we are driven to improve access to medicine. Through our 29 manufacturing plants, 9 R&D centers across the MENA, North America and Europe, our footprint allows us to play a critical role in serving patients.

Description:

We are looking for a talented Analyst, QC to join us. At Hikma you’ll be supported by a culture of progress and belonging where people are encouraged to develop, wellbeing is prioritised and our inclusive approach values contributions from all. We’re seeking candidates who embody our values: Innovative, driven to keep learning; Caring, genuinely compassionate in their work; and Collaborative, eager to solve problems together.

If you want to be part of a team that cares about impact, this is the place for you.

Main Responsibilities:

• Apply all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) related to quality control and laboratory activities.
• Perform all required tests on finished products and raw materials.
• Follow safety instructions and apply Good Laboratory Practices (GLP).
• Ensure proper documentation practices in compliance with internal procedures.
• Perform calibration of laboratory equipment.
• Execute analytical method validation activities.
• Conduct in-process testing and cleaning verification.
• Report any out-of-specification (OOS) or non-compliant results to the supervisor.
• Verify received samples before analysis.
• Record daily temperature and humidity in physico-chemical laboratories.
• Ensure proper data archiving.
• Complete specification sheets for each tested batch.
• Label and identify containers (raw materials, finished products, solvents, mobile phases).
• Perform cleaning and maintenance of laboratory equipment.
• Declare any non-conforming or out-of-trend results.

Required Skills:

• Knowledge of SOPs and quality control procedures.
• Understanding of GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) and GLP (Good Laboratory Practices).
• Familiarity with USP and European Pharmacopoeia requirements.
• Knowledge of HSE requirements and handling of hazardous products.
• Ability to use laboratory instruments and perform physico-chemical analyses.
• Good documentation and reporting skills.
• Analytical thinking and attention to detail.
• Ability to follow strict procedures and work in a controlled environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Bilingual: French and English.

Academic Background and Knowledge:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in a scientific or technical field (Biology, Chemistry, Pharmacy, or related discipline).
• 0 to 2 years of experience in a physico-chemical laboratory.
• Training in SOPs, GMP, and laboratory practices.