Qa Assistant

Istaff Ltd; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the quality assurance sector is seeking an experienced Quality Assurance professional. The candidate will be responsible for assisting with QA functions, maintaining documentation, and supporting laboratory operations. Ideal applicants hold a diploma or degree in Quality or Analytic Chemistry and possess substantial experience in a laboratory environment, especially relating to QMS guidelines.

Qualifications

• More than 4 years of experience in quality assurance in a lab setting.
• Experience with QMS via ISO or PICS guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Assist with all QA functions and maintain logs for sample receipts.
• Generate or input results sheets for non-automatically captured data.
• Support waste management and calibration of lab instruments.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Data Management

Document Control

Education

Grade 12

Quality or Analytic Chemistry Diploma or Degree

Quality Management System (QMS) qualification

Job description

Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 12, Quality or Analytic Chemistry Diploma or Degree
• Quality Management System (QMS) qualification preferred
• Experience with QMS via ISO or PICS guidelines
• More than 4 years of experience in quality assurance in a lab setting (required)

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist with all QA functions
• Data Management: Generate or input results sheets following analysis, especially for data not automatically captured by LIMS
• Support lab staff and Operations Manager with registration of stability samples
• Ensure accurate sample identification and labeling
• Maintain logs for sample receipts and disbursements
• Oversee test allocation based on client requests
• QMS: Support waste management and calibration of laboratory instruments
• Ensure the Approved Suppliers List is current
• Maintain records of Technical Quality Agreements and Supplier Agreements
• Monitor laboratory temperature logs
• Provide monthly updates on CAPAs, OOS results, deviations, incidents, and client complaints
• Update training matrices and file assessments and certificates
• Document Control: Process and distribute client results, scan and forward, and share with invoicing
• Maintain registers for Certificates of Analysis and MSDS
• Ensure thorough filing of all documentation
• Prepare and digitize reports for storage and archiving
• Manage digital archives and version control of analytical methods

Application Instructions:

• Ensure your CV is in WORD or PDF format; scanned CVs will not be considered
• If no feedback is received within 7 days, consider your application unsuccessful
• Your CV may be stored and matched to other positions
• Applications are accepted only through our online system; no email applications
• Visit our website to upload your CV if the provided link is unavailable

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