Job Description

A pharmaceutical client is looking for a Laboratory Analyst To ensure timeous sample testing and release.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:

• Ensuring a smooth and efficient operation of the QC laboratory
• Testing and release of samples according to test methods
• Ensuring sample traceability-Interprets data-Reporting of results-

Batch Release

• Complete and review batch release specifications in accordance with approved requirements.
• Generate and issue the Certificate of Analysis (COA) for finished products.
• Ensure that documents are properly archived and where required shared with customers or otherstakeholders.
• Where required, send finished product samples to customers.

Strict adherence to Laboratory Standard Operating Procedures

• Maintaining a clean and organized laboratory environment
• Monitoring and documenting of environmental conditions
• Compliance with GLP requirements.
• Operation and maintenance of laboratory instruments.
• Data integrity

Sampling, testing, reporting, and trending of results

• Water
• Swabs and settle plates
• Raw Material, Packaging Materials, Finished products

Performing and or assisting in Annual Product Reviews

• Pest control and Halaal/ Koscher management
• Performing pest control weekly and monthly inspections
• Halaal/Koscher document management and participating in inspections

Ensures control to the storage of retention samples.

• Controlling sample entry and exit from the stores
• Monitors and recording of storage conditions
• Removal and destruction of expired samples

Assists with various tasks in Receiving and material sampling and testing when required.

• Reporting of all non-conformances and OOS and supporting investigations

Supports validations

• Testing of samples and reporting of results.

Qualification and Experience required for this position

• National Diploma in Analytical Chemistry or equivalent qualification.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (MS Word, Excel and Outlook).
• Knowledge of GMP standards and GLP requirements.
• Minimum of 1 year experience in a GMP-regulated environment.
• Ability to work independently and willingness to work overtime when required.

Required skills/qualities/values

• Good communication skills (Written & Spoken)
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask.
• Self-motivated

Skills Required