Senior Laboratory Analyst

Adcock Ingram; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company in Johannesburg is looking for a Laboratory Analyst to perform release analysis and ensure compliance with specifications. Responsibilities include supervising staff, troubleshooting equipment, and maintaining Good Laboratory Practice. The ideal candidate should have analytical experience and an understanding of laboratory standards. The closing date for applications is August 15, 2025.

Qualifications

• Analytical experience in a laboratory environment.
• Familiarity with Good Laboratory Practice.
• Ability to perform release analysis on samples.

Responsibilities

• Perform release analysis on samples.
• Investigate out-of-specification (OOS) results.
• Supervise personnel and manage workload.

Skills

HPLC

UPLC

Troubleshooting laboratory equipment

Analytical methods review

Data integrity management

Job description

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Job Purpose :

This may include analysis of raw material, bulk, imported, finished products and stability samples to ensure compliance to specifications prior to release. The supervision of personnel and workload during the shift will also be required. Ensure that the scope of practice is met regarding current Good Laboratory Practice in line with local requirements.

Key Job Outputs :

Perform release analysis on samples

Timeous execution and investigating OOS.

Trouble shooting in various laboratory equipment

Review own and work of other analysts to ensure accuracy and compliance

Conform to specified guidelines

Reviewing of Analytical report and laboratory notebook.

Reviewing and updating SOP’s, Analytical methods and specification when required.

Reports generated as testing is completed

Reports are accurate and of high quality

Ensure that procedures are maintained in a GLP compliant manner

Ensure careful use of consumables to prevent wastage and maintain sufficient stock levels

HPLC, UPLC and other instrument (UV, AA & Flame etc.) with understanding of related substances.

Understanding of data integrity management during HPLC analysis

Assisting in analytical techniques training when required.

Liaising with production personnel on OOS during production of batches

Ensure all required samples are tested during the shift

Closing date : 15 August 2025