Technician

3 months ago


Johannesburg, 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 of all sterile labs (cell lab, and pharmaceutical product testing and release lab) as well as 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.
- Ensure correct QA/QC procedures are followed, calculations, and acceptability
- Ensure water points are sampled and tested timeously
- Ensure lab samples are tested using current pharmacopeias/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 superiors (senior technician and HOD) and ensures compliance to limits on analytical reports.

**Requirements**:

- A BSc (honors) in Chemistry/ MSc degree in the pharmaceutical sciences.
- Must have demonstrable competency in quality management systems (QMS) in pharmaceutical SAHPRA-accredited approved laboratory spaces.
- A minimum of 1-2 years of experience with the use and troubleshooting of highly specialized pharmaceutical industry instruments and drug compounds.
- Knowledge of pharmaceutical raw materials including QA/QC of FPPs.
- Knowledge of HPLC, GC, 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 in 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 adhere to strict deadlines/timelines.
- Highly proficient in the use of analytical equipment (HPLC, GC, IR, UV, etc.) and water testing Good documentation practices and strong analytical and problem-solving ability

**Preferences**:

- A Masters in the pharmaceutical sciences or honor in chemistry with industrial QMS experience
- A person who can work under pressure in a multidisciplinary environment and sometimes late hours where necessary
- Ability to lift heavy loads i.e. equipment, gas cylinders, and boxes
- Experience within a validated clean lab environment
- HPLC experience in the Pharmaceuticals Quality Control Laboratory will be an advantage

**For more information**:

Contact: Professor Yahya E. Choonara
Telephone: (011) 717-2552 / 2052
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**Closing Date**: 25 September 2024

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