Quality Control Executive Interview Questions & Answers QA + QC PDF – Pharma Company Job Interview

Quality Control Executive Interview Questions & Answers

The fact is very common and it was observed during research that on average 80% of candidates suffer from Interview Fear / Phobia. At the same time those who are able to overcome the fear of exposure, are certain to be successful in any case. Once you clear the Job Requirement, you have to jot down the probable questions and their answers i.e. what all an interviewer can ask you thus making your own interview study material. While doing this sought help from your friends and seniors who are in similar position or industry. If you practise this exercise seriously, you will be able to find out mostly asked questions and you are ready to prompt 80% of the interview correctly. Quality Control Executive jobs are offered for bachelor’s degree and B. Pharmacy fresher, as well as experienced persons, are eligible to apply.

In the pharmaceutical industry, usually, one should qualify the first round of exam for attending the face to face interview. It also depends on which pharmaceutical company you are applying for. It is very important to understand the job profile and what kind of individual is needed for that position. For that clarity, you have to identify your strengths and weaknesses. It is advisable not to enter into any kind of argument with Interviewer. Accept that the interviewer(s) have more experience, listen carefully to them and never argue to justify your point during the interview. Besides knowledge, organizations prefer to choose people who are honest and also flexible in their approach. Rigidity in approach may cost you your position as the business environment is changing very fast these days.

Before the interview closes, it is better to ask for feedback from interviewer irrespective of how your interview went. With this, the impact becomes Organization members feel that candidate has a seeking attitude and is willing to accept feedback resulting in a favorable impression about the candidate.

Quality Control Executive Interview Questions & Answers

Below some are given to have an idea of what sort of questions one may prepare.

Q/A

What is the difference between quality assurance and quality control?

Quality control is the process of identifying the defect and quality assurance is a process of improvement Quality control is reactive Action quality assurance is a protective action QC is a set of actions. Quality control takes CORRECTIVE ACTION during production,

Quality Assurance takes PREVENTIVE ACTION during development or after production (for completely prevention, if any defect arises)

What is the difference between Quality Assurance, Quality Control and Audit Function?

Quality assurance is a set of activities involved in the processes and Quality control is set of activities involved in product and audit function is nothing but the periodic inspection in the quality system.

Quality Control Executive Interview Questions & Answers QA + QC PDF - Pharma Company Job Interview

What does 6 Sigma represent?

Six Sigma represents the six standard deviations from the mean toward the upper specification limit in a normally distributed sample where an average of 3.4 defects per million is reported to live.  

Differentiate between product quality and process quality.

Product quality deals with the given specification of an individual product whereas the process quality deals with the process capability of the process that how much it can be effective to produce the quality products.

What is the maximum Acceptable Tolerance Limit for any product?

It is a TOLERANCE limit which is set by CONSUMER for acceptable any lot, parts, etc, generally within +/-5%

How do you track bug and report through Quality Control dept?

  • Tracking by sampling process, through
  • FIR (Final Inspection Report)
  • FOI (First off Approval Inspection Report)
  • Patrol Inspection Report

In Quality Assurance Plan & QC, what can be implemented to reduce rework in Acoustic Enclosure for manufacturing company?

  • Proper machine maintenance,
  • Consistent quality checks on the product,
  • Purchasing of quality raw materials,
  • Training and awareness of the operating procedure of the machine.

Quality Control Executive Interview Questions & Answers QA + QC PDF – Pharma Company Job Interview

When do we use a c-chart?

C chart is used when the item is too complex to analyse the product for confirming or not- confirming and subgroup size is same. It is used to monitor the number of defects per unit

What is meant by risk? How can you avoid the risks?

A risk is the possibility that an unfavourable event may occur. It may be predictable or unpredictable. A risk may have 3 components:

  • The event that could occur;
  • The probability that the event will occur;
  • The impact/consequences of the event that if it occurs.

 

One can avoid Risk by

  1. Identifying the Risk, 2. Quantifying the risk i.e. by Risk identification & Risk Prioritization. 3. Risk Response Development 4.Risk Resolution & Risk Monitoring.

 

Here we have provided most commonly asked basic questions for the QCE pharmacy interview. There is no specific pattern/rule for asking the interview questions. As the level goes up the pattern also becomes changed for the particular cases where the candidate has worked in projects’ and sometimes they also may ask about the knowledge of the organization. It’s purely an interviewer choice. These interview related information of QC in pharmacy are based on some experienced interviewees suggestions. Hopefully, it would be of help!

 

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