Laboratory Analyst (shift work)

MNA Recruitment; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

MNA Recruitment invites applications for a Laboratory Analyst (Shift Work) in the pharmaceutical sector. The role focuses on chemical testing of Finished Product and Water Samples, ensuring procedures are followed and results are accurately calculated for release.

The candidate should have a BSc or National Diploma in Chemistry with 2–3 years’ lab experience in pharma; HPLC experience is advantageous for quality control laboratories.

Qualifications

• BSc Degree or National Diploma in Chemistry.
• 2-3 years Lab experience in Pharmaceutical Industry.
• HPLC experience in Pharmaceuticals Quality Control Laboratory will be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Ensures samples received align to Production Program and label copy.
• Ensures correct procedures are followed and results are calculated to determine acceptability.
• Ensures sampling at correct process steps and timely release.
• Tests finished products and water using wet chemistry and instrumental techniques (HPLC, IR, UV, AA, FTIR).
• Initiates investigations for out-of-spec results and reports to Supervisor/Manager.
• Ensures calibration/validation of equipment before use and proper waste handling of samples.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Planning

Time management

Verbal & written communication

Education

BSc or National Diploma in Chemistry

2-3 years lab experience in pharma

Tools

HPLC

IR

UV

AAS

FTIR

Job description

Laboratory Analyst (Shift Work)

Reference: DBN003529-RC-1
A leading pharmaceutical company has a vacancy for a Laboratory Analyst to perform chemical testing on Finished Product and Water Samples.

Duties & Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensures that the samples received agree to the Production Program and label copy.
• Ensures the correct procedures are followed.
• All results are correctly calculated to determine acceptability.
• Ensures samples are taken at the correct process steps and released timeously.
• Ensures that the monthly water points are sampled and tested timeously.
• Tests finished products using current pharmacopoeias/SOP associated with ‘wet’ chemistry and instrumental techniques (HPLC, IR, UV, AA, FTIR, Flame photometer etc.), as appropriate.
• Initiates an out of specification investigation form and reports failing results to the Supervisor/Manager during failures.
• Ensures that equipment is calibrated and validated before use by checking the calibration.
• Ensures that samples after analysis are defaced and discarded in the waste area.
• Determines whether results are acceptable and liaises with Supervisor/Manager to determine if resampling/retesting is required.
• Performs duties deemed necessary by Superior.
• Assists in the investigation of out of specification results.
• Ensures compliance to limits on the Analytical reports.
• Tests customer complaints as and when required.

Requirements

• BSc Degree or National Diploma in Chemistry.
• 2-3 years Lab experience in Pharmaceutical Industry.
• HPLC experience in Pharmaceuticals Quality Control Laboratory will be an advantage.

Competencies

• Attention to detail.
• People skills.
• Planning and organizing.
• Ability to work in a team.
• Good time management skills.
• Ability to work under stressful environment.
• Able to work shifts.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Team Player.
• Able to achieve and maintain high standards with meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to work accurately and adhere to strict deadlines/timelines.
• Highly proficient in the use of key analytical equipment (HPLC, IR, and UV etc.) for finished products and water testing.
• Good Documentation Practices.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability.

Candidates that meet the criteria may submit their applications via this portal or via vacancy link on www.mnarecruitment.com.
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