Parag Upadhyay

M.Sc.

Organic

Chemistry professional with 5+ years of experience across Quality Control, Quality Assurance, and Production in pharmaceutical, chemical, and FMCG industries. Skilled in analytical testing, GMP/GLP compliance, production monitoring, and documentation control, with hands-on experience on HPLC, ICP-OES, UV Spectrophotometer, and Dissolution Tester. Currently leading QC oversight and a team of 4–10 as Quality Supervisor at Joymex Foods, covering the full production cycle from raw material through finished product and building new SOPs from the ground up.

Quality Supervisor - Joymex Foods

(2026-08)

• Lead quality control oversight across the full production cycle — raw material inspection, in-process checks, and finished product release — for food/FMCG products.
• Manage and direct a QC team of 4–10 members, coordinating daily testing schedules, reviewing results, and ensuring adherence to quality standards.
• Actively building and documenting new testing protocols and SOPs from the ground up, establishing structured QC processes for the department.
• Apply analytical rigor and documentation discipline developed across pharmaceutical QC roles to strengthen quality systems in a food-industry context.

Production Executive - Lord's Mark Industries Pvt.Ltd.

(2023-02 - 2026-07)

• Supervised daily production activities across shifts, ensuring output met quality and efficiency standards before dispatch.
• Performed line clearance before initiation of production batches, verifying equipment and documentation readiness.
• Maintained accurate batch records and production documentation in compliance with internal audit requirements.
• Coordinated closely with QA/QC teams on in-process quality checks, flagging and resolving discrepancies before batch release.
• Ensured ongoing compliance with GMP and company standards across the production floor.
• Participated as part of the team during a CDSCO regulatory audit, supporting documentation and floor readiness.

QA/QC Officer - Sai Baba Polymer Technologist Pvt. Ltd.

(2021-10 - 2023-01)

• Conducted testing of raw materials, in-process, semi-finished, and finished products against company specifications.
• Performed analytical testing using ICP-OES, UV Spectrophotometer, and Density Meter to verify product quality at each stage.
• Maintained calibration records and instrument logbooks for all QC lab equipment.
• Ensured compliance with ISO 22241-3 standards across documentation and testing processes.
• Led QC representation during a client audit conducted by Tata, presenting quality documentation and test records to auditors.
• Supported QC Manager during a client audit conducted by HPCL at the Kanpur facility, compiling and verifying testing records and quality documentation for review.
• Managed quality documentation, raw material stock records, and dispatch records for the department.

QC Officer (Internship) - Agog Pharma Limited

(2020-07 - 2021-07)

• Performed analytical testing using HPLC, Dissolution Tester, and UV Spectrophotometer under senior QC supervision.
• Supported Quality Control operations across raw material, semi-finished, and finished product testing as per GMP standards.
• Maintained laboratory records and documentation in a WHO-GMP, ISO 9001:2008 certified facility.
• Supported the QC team during a US FDA regulatory audit as part of a WHO-GMP certified facility.
• Assisted in instrument calibration and maintenance record-keeping, building foundational QC discipline.

M.Sc. - Organic Chemistry - University of Mumbai (2021)

B.Sc. - Chemistry - University of Mumbai (2018)

HSC - Science - Maharashtra State Board (2015)

SSC - Maharashtra State Board (2012)