The Aspen Holdings invites interested and suitably qualified candidates to apply for the position of Laboratory Technician to be based in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape.
Position: Laboratory Technician
Reference Number: QCLT2024SVP
Location: Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape
Posted Date: 07 March 2024
Description
Job purpose
Perform sampling, labelling and inspection of material.
Perform routine testing.
Maintain good housekeeping.
Responsibilities
Planning and Operational Support
Act as a technical/ subject matter resource.
Facilitate implementation of current processes
Identify gaps in current policies and procedures.
Provide input into changes or improvements to processes, tools and techniques.
Test Preparation
Handle materials in sampling areas according to SOPs.
Maintain good housekeeping in sampling areas.
Prepare reagents and solutions when required.
Prepare lab according to SOPs.
Prepare and maintain equipment, PPE, and facilities.
Sample materials for testing according to SOPs and sampling plans.
Analyse samples to ensure compliance with specification.
Report any non-conformances/ compromised samples.
Document released test samples for customer consumption.
Label and release sampling material according to SOPs.
QC Lab Testing
Perform routine testing on equipment according to SOPs.
Stability Testing
Perform routine stability tests according to SOPs.
Water Testing
Perform daily and weekly water testing according to SOPs.
Package Testing
Perform routine package testing according to SOPs.
Examine labelling/ artwork and identify mislabeling/ breaches, report discrepancies.
Reporting and Record-Keeping
Document and file data according to SOPs and regulation.
Update records and systems as required.
Record and report results; OOSs to be reported to supervisor.
Requirements
Skills Required
Background/experience
Grade 12 with Mathematics and preferably Physical Science or Biological Sciences
1 to 3 years laboratory experience
Specific job skills
Comprehensive understanding of pharmaceutical testing
methods, laboratory processes and procedures
Good Laboratory Practice
Pharmaceutical standards and compliance requirements
Ability to interpret and implement policies, processes and objectives.
Competencies
Information Gathering
Interrogating Information
Maintaining Accuracy
Following Procedures
Work Level
Skilled
Job Type
Contract
Salary
Market Related
Duration
< 6 Months
EE Position
No
Location
Port Elizabeth
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