Junior Quality Control Officer (Consultant role)

About The Role

The Junior Quality Control Officer (consultant role) will be responsible for supporting premix testing, conducting analytical experiments, maintaining quality documentation and data records, and coordinating with external testing laboratories. The role will contribute to the timely execution of quality control activities, accurate reporting of results, and adherence to established quality standards and procedures. Therefore, the work the Junior Quality Officer consultant role does is key to our ability to provide our beneficiaries with a high-quality product that meets all safety standards.

They will work closely with other teams across Fortify Health and manage communications with external laboratory partners. The Junior Quality Control Officer will report to Fortify Health’s Quality Control Officer. Please note: This is a fixed-term consultant position with an engagement period of approximately six months, expected to begin in July.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and we encourage interested candidates to submit their applications as early as possible. Sampling and data gatheringPerforming rapid quantitative iron testing in fortified wheat flour (using iCheck Iron, no prior experience of using iCheck Iron required) for all partner mills. Conducting quality control of fortification premix, maintaining the relevant QC documents, helping the operations team for vendor quality audits.

Data analysis and reportingAnalysing the data, interpreting the results and communicating the outcomes to respective team members. Coordinating with external testing laboratory partners for testing of the samples and reports. Preparing internal reports of the testing.

Please note that this job description is a guide to the work you will initially be required to undertake, but does not cover all of the duties the post holder may have to perform.

Responsibilities

will evolve over time, in discussion with the Quality Control Officer.

, build your skills, and grow into leadership roles. We support professional development through feedback, mentorship, and learning resources. Flexible work hours:We understand that everyone works differently.

Requirements

Willingness to work from the office/laboratory as required. Fluency in Hindi, professional fluency in English. Pharm will be preferred.

Execution:Strong organisational skills, with the ability to oversee the quality control process from mill to lab. Excellent attention to both detail and results. Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) and strong organisational skills to manage testing workflows, documentation, sample tracking, and reporting timelines.

Collaboration:Proven ability to maintain professional interpersonal relationships and work as part of a team. Communication:Strong communication skills (both written and verbal) to relay important quality control findings in an accessible way. Problem-solving:Ability to efficiently learn and execute best practices to solve common quality problems.

Growth Mindset:Eager to learn from adversity and setbacks and use those insights to improve their work. Desirable attributes Experience working with remote team members Experience in fortification Experience working independently Experience in food and water testing Experience working in an NGO or in the development sector Enthusiasm about our opportunity to improve people’s lives At Fortify Health, we’re building a team of passionate, driven individuals who want to create measurable public health impact. We believe that people thrive when they feel supported, trusted, and empowered to grow.