Cold Chain Coordinator Jobs in Chennai Pharmacy Retail Chain

📋 Job Description

Jobzi is sourcing qualified candidates for Cold Chain Coordinator positions in Chennai's private Pharmacy Retail Chain sector. This is a full-time opportunity with a reputed Pharmacy Retail employer in Chennai offering competitive salary, structured growth, and a professional work environment. Tamil communication skills are preferred alongside English for professional and business interaction in Chennai.

📌 Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and record refrigerator and cold storage temperatures at defined intervals through the day
• Ensure all temperature-sensitive drugs including insulin, vaccines, and biologicals are stored within specified temperature ranges
• Investigate and document any temperature excursion events and take corrective action
• Coordinate with the supplier or logistics partner on cold chain integrity for incoming cold shipments
• Train pharmacy and inventory staff on correct handling of cold chain products
• Maintain calibrated temperature monitoring devices and ensure timely recalibration or replacement
• Support the pharmacist in-charge with cold chain compliance documentation for Drug Inspector inspections

🎓 Qualifications and Requirements

• What is the standard storage temperature range for insulin products in a retail pharmacy?
• How do you respond to a refrigerator temperature excursion that exceeds the acceptable range?
• Describe your process for receiving a cold chain shipment from a supplier
• What records do you maintain for daily temperature monitoring of cold storage units?
• How do you ensure temperature integrity for cold chain products during power outages?
• What do you do if a cold chain product arrives with a broken temperature indicator?
• How do you train pharmacy assistants on correct cold chain handling?
• Good Tamil and English communication skills for team coordination and client interaction in Chennai.

✅ Required Skills