lab technician

QC Lab Technician
Aspen Pharma Group
2023-06-19   East London

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Job Ref #: AP-4178
Industry: Pharmaceutical And Medical/Healthcare
Job Type: Permanent
Positions Available: 1

Applications are invited for the above indicated vacancy that exists in the East London site. The successful incumbent will report to the QC Team Leader. All applications are to be received on or before 26 June 2023. Preference will be given to Employment Equity candidates in line with Aspen’s Transformation Agenda.

Job Description

Overview

Perform sampling, labelling and inspection of material. Perform routine testing and maintain good housekeeping.

 

Responsibilities

Planning and Operational Support

• Act as a technical/ subject matter resource
• Facilitate implementation of current processes
• Identify gaps in current policies and procedures
• Provide input into changes or improvements to processes, tools and techniques

Test Preparation

• Handle materials in sampling areas according to SOPs
• Maintain good housekeeping in sampling areas
• Prepare reagents and solutions when required
• Prepare lab according to SOPs
• Prepare and maintain equipment, PPE and facilities
• Sample materials for testing according to SOPs and sampling plans
• Analyse samples to ensure compliance with specification
• Report any non-conformances/ compromised samples
• Document released test samples for customer consumption
• Label and release sampling material according to SOPs

QC Lab Testing

• Perform routine testing on equipment according to SOPs

Stability Testing

• Perform routine stability tests according to SOPs

Water Testing

• Perform daily and weekly water testing according to SOPs

Package Testing

• Perform routine package testing according to SOPs
• Examine labelling/ artwork and identify mislabelling/ breaches; report discrepancies

Reporting and record-keeping

• Document and file data according to SOPs and regulation
• Update records and systems as required
• Record and report results; OOSs to be reported to supervisor

Job Requirements

Skills Required

 Background/experience

• Grade 12 with Mathematics and preferably Physical Science or Biological Sciences
• 1-3 years laboratory experience

Specific job skills

• Comprehensive understanding of pharmaceutical testing methods, laboratory processes and procedures
• Good Laboratory Practice
• Pharmaceutical standards and compliance requirements
• Ability to interpret and implement policies, processes and objectives

Competencies

• Information Gathering
• Interrogating Information
• Maintaining Accuracy
• Following Procedures

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