Job Description

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In the course of your application: we may

• collect personal information that may be used to identify potential professional opportunities other than the job you have applied for but of which we think might be of interest to you.
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Key Job Outputs are to plan, organize and execute work as an individual contributor to fulfil the operational requirements of the Method Validations team, which includes:

• To accurately (first-time right) and timeously conduct QC testing for release of products to market on an ad-hoc basis.
• To compile raw data, certificates of analysis (COAs) and reports accurately, logically and with adequate scientific rigor.
• To initiate quality management documentation such as OOS investigations, deviations, change controls and corrective actions when required with practical, but scientific justifications, risk/impact assessments and root cause analyses.

Core Competencies

• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Uncompromising on integrity and a commitment to quality of work.
• Organised and professional
• Ability to think innovatively with sound problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Team player with sound interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence
• Having a sense of urgency and being results-driven with the energy to achieve stretch goals
• Leadership skills and qualities, which includes the ability to lead oneself.
• Strong time management skills, which include the ability to work under pressure and prioritise responsibilities and accountabilities, while remaining flexible when priorities change.
• Intermediate level computer skills (MS Office suite and Empower System).
• Ability to build intra- and inter-team relationships and communicate cordially and professionally.
• Ability to interpret scientific data, draw valid conclusions.

• A Bachelor's degree in Science with less than a year of relevant experience or a National Diploma in Analytical Chemistry with 2 to 3 years' relevant experience.
• Relevant experience is considered as quality control (QC) testing of pharmaceutical products.
• Some knowledge and understanding of the tests conducted for pharmaceutical dosage forms including tablets, capsules, solutions, suspensions, creams and ointments.
• Some knowledge, understanding and application of a Quality Management System as relevant to QC testing.
• Some experience in the review and interpretation of data generated during QC testing

CLOSING DATE 17 November 2025

Skills Required