Laboratory Analyst

Viatris; Kempton Park; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Viatris seeks a Laboratory Analyst to ensure compliance with safety and quality standards in a pharmaceutical setting. The role involves thorough analysis of materials, calibration of equipment, and adhering to detailed SOPs. Ideal candidates hold a degree in Analytical Chemistry, equipped with strong organizational and numerical skills, and a passion for maintaining high laboratory standards.

Qualifications

• Laboratory experience is essential.
• Familiarity with pharmaceutical industry regulations.

Responsibilities

• Analyse raw materials, finished products, and stability samples according to standard procedures.
• Calibrate instruments and maintain laboratory safety standards.
• Record keeping for all tasks and assist in training new analysts.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Time management skills

Accuracy Skills

Numerical skills

Writing skills

Sense of urgency

Education

Degree or National Diploma in Analytical Chemistry or equivalent

Job description

At VIATRIS, we see healthcare not as it is but as it should be. We act courageously and are uniquely positioned to be a source of stability in a world of evolving healthcare needs.

Viatris empowers people worldwide to live healthier at every stage of life.

We do so via:

• Access – Providing high quality trusted medicines regardless of geography or circumstance;
• Leadership – Advancing sustainable operations and innovative solutions to improve patient health; and
• Partnership – Leveraging our collective expertise to connect people to products and services.

Every day, we rise to the challenge to make a difference and here’s how the Laboratory Analyst role, will make an impact:

Position Summary and Objective

Ensure that all bulk, raw materials, finished products, validation batches, stability samples, and purified and potable water are analysed. Additionally, ensure that all the procedures and policies of the chemistry laboratory are adhered to, validated, and updated.

Minimum Requirements

• Degree or National Diploma in Analytical Chemistry or equivalent.
• Laboratory experience.

Primary Responsibilities

• Analyse all raw materials, bulk, finished products, stability samples, and water according to Specifications, Stability Protocols, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) within the agreed timeframes.
• Calibrate the instruments according to the Standard Operating Procedures and within the required time.
• Ensure that the work area and equipment are cleaned per Viatris SA and Safety policies, Good QC Laboratory Practices, and laboratory safety rules daily or as and when required.
• Ensure that detailed records are kept for all the above objectives as and when required (after completion of each task).
• Assist in the training of new students in their practical Analyst training.

Health and Safety:

• Observing and complying with Health and Safety standards and ensuring that health and safety standards are always maintained.
• Ensuring departmental safety is adhered to and all incidents are reported to the EHS Manager.

Key Knowledge and Skills required

• All relevant Acts, legislation, regulations, and guidelines that govern the Pharmaceutical Industry.
• Ability to operate the laboratory equipment.
• Organizational Skills.
• Time management skills.
• Detailed conscious and Accuracy Skills.
• Numerical skills.
• Writing skills.
• Sense of urgency.

Candidates who meet the above requirements should please email their CVs to [e-mail], by COB 10 June 2025

Should you not receive any correspondence within three weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.