Lab Technician - Gqeberha, South Africa - Aspen Pharma España

    Aspen Pharma España
    Aspen Pharma España Gqeberha, South Africa

    2 weeks ago

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    Description

    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

    Background/experience

  • Grade 12 with Mathematics and preferably Physical Science or Biological Sciences
  • 1-3 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 Temp Salary Market Related Duration 6 - 9 Months EE Position Yes Location Port Elizabeth