Laboratory Shift Team Leader

Neoc Group Pty Ltd; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 850 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical laboratory in Gauteng is seeking a Laboratory Team Leader. This role involves supervising laboratory operations, ensuring quality compliance, and leading a team in technical reviews and method validation. The ideal candidate should possess a diploma in Analytic Chemistry, at least 6 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, and strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years laboratory experience as an analyst in the Pharmaceutical Industry.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in Method Development, Validation, and Verification.
• Thorough knowledge of statistics applied to laboratory decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the operating activities of the laboratory to ensure customer service levels.
• Perform method verification, validation, and technical projects.
• Conduct cross checks of analytical results as required by Laboratory Management.

Skills

Strong Communication Skills

Deadline driven

Quality Focus

Coping with Pressures

Analytical skills

Detail oriented

Deciding and Initiating Action

Leading and Supervising

Persuading and Influencing

Education

Relevant Diploma or Degree in Analytic Chemistry

Job description

Laboratory Team Leader (Reference: JHB)

Our Client is looking for a Laboratory Team Leader who will be part of an effective team that interacts with multifaceted parts of the organization, including but not limited to Quality Control, Sample Management, Lab Compliance, and Lab Services. This position is responsible for maintaining a high level of quality assurance and quality control in accordance with the Quality Management System by performing analytical services to satisfy the client's needs in accordance with the requirements of the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority. This role will be responsible for supervising the operating activities of the laboratory and prioritizing workload to ensure customer service levels are met.

This incumbent will also be responsible for site management of the shift team to ensure efficient and effective operations of the laboratory, as well as to meet reporting deadlines on the various types of samples / commodities submitted to the laboratory for analytical evaluation while ensuring confidentiality of results.

Duties & Responsibilities

Ensure and assist in performing analytical tasks as assigned to shift team as per relevant Guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures of the laboratory. Perform analysis of samples as per Good Laboratory Practice, Good Manufacturing Guidelines, and applicable Standard Operating Procedures. Troubleshoot and provide analytic input into laboratory operations. Calibrate apparatus using applicable standards according to the calibration program in the laboratory compiled by the Laboratory Supervisor as per applicable SOPs. Prepare, calculate, and report raw analytical data according to ALCOA+ guidelines (Attributable, Legible, Contemporaneous, Original, Accurate, and Complete). Maintain the Quality Management System in the laboratory according to Good Documentation, Manufacturing, and Laboratory Practices. Prepare reagents correctly and accurately according to SOPs and applicable methods, documenting all relevant details. Optimize laboratory equipment by minimizing re-runs and additional tests. Perform method verification, validation, transfer, and technical projects in collaboration with Technical Team. Conduct cross checks of analytical results as required by the Laboratory Management. Perform Technical Reviews of analytic results as required by the Laboratory Management. Execute laboratory chores and duties as per laboratory duty list and reasonable requests by management. Assist in operational planning as required by Laboratory Management. Review and write SOPs in collaboration with the QA team. Train other analysts on SOPs and Laboratory techniques. Maintain productivity in the laboratory in line with set lead times and key performance indicators. Participate in laboratory safety procedures as required by management. Perform shift handover at the start and end of every shift with key issues identified and prioritized. Review outstanding work concerning customer deadlines and prioritize activities of shift team to meet customer expectations. Regularly review workload with respect to analytical test deadlines and prioritize accordingly. Ensure smooth operation of the laboratory and achieve deadlines. Assist with appraising, coaching, training, and development of lab analysts to ensure a competent and motivated team.

Knowledge Required

Computer literate with analytic software. Minimum Qualification required: Relevant Diploma or Degree in Analytic Chemistry or equivalent. Thorough knowledge of statistics and ability to apply statistical rules / analysis to laboratory decision-making processes.

Experience Required

Minimum 6 years laboratory experience as an analyst in the Pharmaceutical Industry. Minimum 3 years' experience in performing Method Development, Method Validation, Method Verification, and Method Transfer. Minimum 4 years' experience in Technical Result Review.

Skills Required

Strong Communication Skills (verbal and written). Deadline driven. Quality Focus. Coping with Pressures andbacks. Analytical skills required. Detail oriented. Deciding and Initiating Action. Leading and Supervising. Persuading and Influencing.