Senior Technician.3.04

2 weeks ago


Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa University of the Witwatersrand Full time

Key responsibilities include the following:

  • Lab support for student practical teaching sessions and to researchers (including sample preparation/testing, routine maintenance and calibration of lab equipment).
  • Ensure the functioning and management in particular of all sterile labs (pharmaceutical microbiology, cell lab, and pharmaceutical product testing and release lab) as well as oversee and implement schedules for the service/maintenance/troubleshooting of all equipment within the labs.
  • Routinely update all lab SOPs in line with internal protocols and external regulations.
  • Supervision of Technicians and liaising with lab suppliers as required.
  • Ensure correct QA/QC procedures followed, calculations and acceptability
  • Ensure water points are sampled and tested timeously
  • Ensure lab samples tested using current pharmacopoeias/SOPs for 'wet' chemistry and instrumental techniques (HPLC, IR, UV etc), as appropriate
  • Initiate sample out of specification reports, failing results and equipment calibration/validation before use.
  • Ensure samples after analysis are discarded in the waste area
  • Performs duties deemed necessary by Superior and ensure compliance to limits on analytical reports

Requirements:

  • A MSc degree in the pharmaceutical sciences.
  • Must have demonstrable competency in the pharmaceutical research sterile lab environment handling specialized cell lines, microbes, chemicals and equipment.
  • A minimum of 23 years' experience with the use and troubleshooting of highly specialized pharmaceutical industry instruments and drug compounds.
  • Knowledge on pharmaceutical raw materials including QA/QC of FPPs.
  • Knowledge of HPLC and pharmaceutical quality analysis.

Core Competencies:

  • Attention to detail and people skills
  • Planning and organizing
  • Ability to work in a team (team player)
  • Good time management skills and ability to work under a stressful environment
  • Verbal and written communication skills
  • Able to achieve and maintain high standards with meticulous attention to detail.
  • Ability to work accurately and adhering to strict deadlines/timelines.
  • Highly proficient in the use of analytical equipment (HPLC, IR, UV etc.) and water testing
  • Good documentation practices and strong analytical and problemsolving ability

Preferences:

  • A PhD in the pharmaceutical sciences with research publications
  • Experience within a validated clean lab environment
  • HPLC experience in Pharmaceuticals Quality Control Laboratory will be an advantage
  • A keen interest to develop and supervise students in pharmaceutical research.

For more information:

Professor Yahya E. Choonara
I 2052

Closing Date: 24 June 2024
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