Quality Control Specialist Jobs Ras Al Khaimah UAE 2026

Julphar — a pharmaceutical company with a mission to give the entire family a better quality of life — is hiring a Senior Specialist in Quality Control (QC) in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE. You will oversee and coordinate the QC laboratory, making sure finished products and stability samples are tested accurately, on time, and in line with approved specifications, analytical methods, GMP, GLP, pharmacopoeial standards, and regulatory requirements. The role covers analytical data review, investigations (OOS/OOT), CAPA, stability management, analyst training, SAP documentation, and audit readiness. It suits a QC professional with strong HPLC and GC experience who is ready to lead a lab team.

Mission: Deliver best-in-class solutions and real value with compassion and professionalism

Journey: A culture transformation focused on enabling talent and creating a healthy work environment

Approach: World-class research driven by the compassion and commitment of its people

Inclusion: A strong focus on diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities

Core values:

The QC Laboratory You Will Oversee

Products: Chemical and physical analysis of finished products and stability samples

Instruments: HPLC, GC, UV-Vis, FTIR, AAS, Karl Fischer, dissolution, disintegration, TOC, and more

Data: Review of raw data, calculations, and instrument audit trails to protect data integrity

Compliance: GMP, GLP, GDP, data integrity, and HSE standards in every activity

Systems: SAP for locking results and managing reagents, consumables, and reservations

Why This QC Specialist Role at Julphar Ras Al Khaimah Stands Out: This is a senior bench-and-leadership role. You will review the data, lead the investigations, manage stability programmes, and train the analysts who run the lab. Ras Al Khaimah has become an important pharmaceutical manufacturing hub, and Julphar gives you the chance to work at a recognised regional name with real ownership of analytical quality, compliance, and people development.

As Senior Specialist — Quality Control at Julphar in Ras Al Khaimah, you will supervise and coordinate chemical and physical analysis of finished products and stability samples, assign work to analysts, and watch priorities and deadlines. You will review and approve HPLC and GC data, check audit trails and raw data, and make sure everything follows GMP, GLP, and GDP. You will lead or join OOS, OOT, and deviation investigations, define and track CAPA, coordinate stability studies, and review method validation and transfer documents. You will also qualify and coach QC analysts, keep SAP records accurate, support audits and inspections, and uphold EMS and HSE standards.

 Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate chemical and physical analysis of finished products and stability samples, keeping to approved testing procedures and timelines.
• Allocate testing to analysts and monitor workload, priorities, and completion dates.
• Oversee operation, maintenance, calibration, and performance checks of QC instruments, and support troubleshooting of instruments and methods.
• Develop and implement analytical methods in line with approved specifications, STMs, and pharmacopoeial requirements.

Analytical Data Review & Laboratory Compliance

• Review and approve HPLC and GC data, checking accuracy, completeness, and compliance with approved procedures.
• Review records, instrument audit trails, raw data, and calculations to protect data integrity and traceability.
• Make sure GMP, GLP, GDP, data integrity, and safety rules are followed, and maintain lab hygiene and housekeeping standards.

Investigations, Deviations & CAPA

• Lead or take part in investigations into laboratory incidents, OOS and OOT results, deviations, and other quality events.
• Carry out scientific assessments, root cause analysis, and risk assessments, then define, apply, and monitor CAPA to stop recurrence.
• Make sure investigations are documented accurately and closed within set timelines.

• Coordinate stability studies — sample management, testing schedules, analysis, and documentation.
• Prepare, review, and evaluate stability protocols, reports, and trend analyses, escalating significant concerns to the right stakeholders.
• Review and approve protocols and reports for analytical method validation, method transfer, process validation, and stability studies.

Training & People Development

• Train and qualify QC analysts on SOPs, specifications, methods, and good laboratory practice.
• Support onboarding of new QC staff, assess analyst competency, and give technical guidance on lab issues.
• Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, compliance, and continuous learning.

• Review analytical data entered into SAP and make sure results are locked on time and per procedure.
• Create notifications and reservations for chemicals, reagents, and consumables, and keep supplies flowing so testing is never interrupted.
• Prepare, review, and update SOPs, Quality Risk Management (QRM) documents, and other QC documentation, keeping records fully traceable.

Audits, HSE & Stakeholder Collaboration

• Support internal and external audits and regulatory inspections, keep the lab inspection-ready, and close audit observations on time.
• Make sure EMS and HSE requirements are met, including safe handling of chemicals, reagents, equipment, and lab waste.
• Manage departmental KPIs and work with QC supervisors, HODs, Quality Assurance, Production, and Engineering.

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Pharmacy, Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a relevant scientific discipline.

Relevant Quality Control experience in the pharmaceutical manufacturing industry.

Experience in analytical testing, laboratory operations, and data review.

Practical HPLC and GC experience plus other QC analytical instruments.

Experience in stability management, method validation, method transfer, and laboratory investigations.

Experience supervising or guiding QC analysts, in a GMP-regulated environment, including QC documentation.

Behavioural & Leadership Competencies

• Strong analytical thinking and scientific problem-solving, with the ability to interpret data and make sound decisions.
• Excellent planning, coordination, and prioritisation, able to adapt as priorities change and manage many tasks at once.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management, with strong written and spoken English.
• People management, coaching, and training skills, plus a high sense of accountability, ownership, and result orientation.
• Attention to detail and a firm commitment to data integrity, professional integrity, and regulatory compliance.

 Who Should Apply?

• Pharma QC Chemists & Senior Analysts in the UAE: Professionals with solid HPLC and GC experience ready to move into a coordination and review role.
• QC Supervisors & Team Leaders: People who already guide analysts and want broader ownership of investigations, stability, and compliance.
• Stability & Validation Specialists: Candidates with experience in stability studies, method validation, and method transfer in a GMP setting.
• Data Integrity & Investigation Experts: Those comfortable with audit trail review, OOS/OOT handling, root cause analysis, and CAPA.
• Pharmacy & Chemistry Graduates with Lab Leadership Drive: BSc or MSc holders with strong QC experience who want to grow with a recognised pharmaceutical company.

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