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Visual Inspection/Visual Inspector - Life Science

Aliases: QC Inspector

Industry/Sector(s): Life Sciences

JOB DESCRIPTION ¹

The tasks a Visual Inspection/Visual Inspector - Life Science is expected to perform include:

Carrying out visual inspection and quality checks
Ensuring cleanliness in the work area
Maintaining reports and documentation

WORK ENVIRONMENT ^{1, 2}

It is not a desk job
Need not handle a team
Local travelling is not a part of this job role
Part-time work and contractual jobs are available in some cities
Work from home option is not available

Working hours

Organizations usually work for 5/6 days a week and 8/9 hours everyday. This may vary from organization to organization
Shift system is not available
Overtime may be required

Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?

This may vary from organization to organization

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING ¹

Preferably, 10^th-12^th
Certified training for Visual Inspection/Visual Inspector - Life Science (programme aligned to LFS/Q0310 released by Life Sciences Sector Skill Development Council)

KEY COMPETENCIES ¹

Knowledge of principles of good inspection practices (SOPs and GMPs) and visual standards applicable in the workplace
Detailed knowledge of manufacturing process
Knowledge of different types of defects/problems likely to be identified and the ways of removing them
Well-versed in procedures for storing samples and the knowledge of shelf life of products
Knowledge of methods of using the visual inspection machines
Knowledge of importance of maintaining the master sample for visual/colour matching

DESIRABLE COMPETENCIES ¹

Decision-making skills
Problem-solving skills
Time management skills
On-the-job training for visual inspection

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING AND LEARNING INSTITUTES

Schools and colleges across India

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING SCHEMES/SCHOLARSHIPS

For scholarship and schemes, use further links like:

https://scholarships.gov.in/

SAMPLE OF TRAINING AND LEARNING COURSES

For further guidance, contact your nearest Common Service Centre or Contact NCS Call Centre (Toll Free Number: 1800-425-1514)

CAREER PROGRESSION PATH ³

Helper → Assistant Visual Inspector → Visual Inspection/Visual Inspector - Life Science→ Senior QA Inspection/Inspector → Manager

The progression is indicative

EXPECTED EARNINGS ⁴

For new entrants - Rs 9,000 to Rs 10,000 per month

These figures are indicative and subject to change

REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE ¹

Generally, work experience with biological or natural sciences is required
Some organizations hire new entrants too

PROBABLE EMPLOYERS ⁴

Pharmaceutical units
Bio-pharmaceutical units

KEYWORDS

QC Inspector
Visual Inspection
Visual Inspector

OCCUPATIONAL CODES AND STANDARDS

Standard	Code	Description
NCO 2015	7543.3101	Visual Inspection/Visual Inspector - Life Science
ISCO 2008	7543	Product Graders and Testers (Excluding Food and Beverages)
NIC 2008	21001	Manufacture of medicinal substances used in the manufacture of pharmaceuticals: antibiotics, endocrine products, basic vitamins; opium derivatives; sulpha drugs; serums and plasmas; salicylic acid, its salts and esters; glycosides and vegetable alkaloids; chemically pure sugar, etc.
QP Reference	LFS/Q0310	Visual Inspection/Visual Inspector - Life Science
NSQF	Level 3	Not available

REFERENCES

1	http://www.nsdcindia.org/
2	http://dget.nic.in/upload/uploadfiles/files/publication/Des-Div-7.pdf
3	https://www.indeed.co.in/cmp/Opal-placement/jobs/Quality-Control-ff3783b0e3e2b8a0?q=Quality+Control+Pharma

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