Shift Analyst Midrand

Alec Cameron & Associates Recruitment Solutions; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Shift Laboratory Analyst in Gauteng, South Africa. This role involves conducting quality control and performing analytical services in compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate has a relevant degree and at least 5 years' experience in a laboratory, with knowledge of HPLC and statistical analysis. This position requires shift work and adherence to quality management protocols.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years laboratory experience as an analyst.
• Thorough knowledge of statistics and ability to apply statistical rules/analysis.

Responsibilities

• Conduct quality control in accordance with the Quality Management System.
• Perform chromatographic analysis and dissolution testing.
• Maintain the Quality Management System according to Good Documentation Practices.

Skills

Computer literate with analytic software

Knowledge of statistics

HPLC experience

Education

Relevant Diploma or Degree in Analytical Chemistry or equivalent

Job description

Shift Laboratory Analyst

The Shift Laboratory Analyst position will be working shifts and will be responsible for conducting 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 carrying out analytical methods and standard operating procedures and reporting the results thereof to a high degree of precision and accuracy, ensuring that an effective and high-quality analytical service is provided.

To meet reporting deadlines on the various types of samples/commodities submitted to the laboratory for analytical evaluation and ensuring confidentiality of results.

Responsibilities

Duties & Responsibilities: Analytical tasks as assigned by laboratory management in terms of GLP aligned with a pharmaceutical analytical culture. Tasks should be performed in accordance with the current available standard operating procedures of the laboratory.

• Chromatographic analysis
• Dissolution testing
• IR testing
• UV testing
• Titrations
• Physical tests using appropriate apparatus
• Validation of analytical methods
• Method development and validation in collaboration with senior analysts and laboratory management
• Completing of applicable logbooks in the laboratory
• Calibration of apparatus using applicable standards according to the calibration programme in the laboratory compiled by the Laboratory Supervisor as per applicable SOPs
• Shift Lab Analysts must verify calibration date and available standards themselves beforehand
• All determinations must be done strictly according to applicable methods as provided
• Any deviations must be authorised by the QA Manager and Responsible Person / General Manager, contemporaneously
• Responsible to maintain the Quality Management System in the laboratory according to Good Documentation, Manufacturing and Laboratory Practices
• Preparation of reagents is the responsibility of the analyst and must be prepared correctly and accurately according to SOPs and applicable methods, documenting all relevant details such as reference method, measured pH, temperature, etc.
• Optimal utilisation of all apparatus is required, and repetitions should be kept to a minimum
• All non-conformities should be documented and placed in the applicable file
• Raw data must be prepared according to ALCOA guidelines (Attributable, Legible, Contemporaneous, Original and Accurate)
• Chores and duties must be performed as per laboratory duty list and reasonable requests by management
• Productivity must be ensured in the laboratory in line with set lead times and key performance indicators
• Participate in the laboratory safety procedures as required by management
• Ensure that all laboratory work areas and workstations are kept clean and tidy (Good Housekeeping)
• Ensure that the Company's Health and Safety policy is applied effectively
• Any other reasonable instructions given by management or the employer from time to time

Qualifications

Desired Experience & Qualification:

• Knowledge required: Computer literate with analytic software
• Minimum qualification required: Relevant Diploma or Degree in Analytical Chemistry or equivalent
• Thorough knowledge of statistics and ability to apply statistical rules/analysis to laboratory decision-making processes
• Minimum 5 years laboratory experience as an analyst
• HPLC experience

EEO Statement

EEO Statement: This job description is considered a protected class job and the employer is required to comply with “Community and EEO” and “Privacy” policies. This position is open to qualified applicants, including protected classes. Applications are accepted in a fair and timely manner.