Technician I.3.04

3 days 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 assist in the implementation of schedules for theservice/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 followed, calculations and acceptability- 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 (senior/principal technician and HOD) and ensure compliance to limits on analytical reports**Requirements**:

- A BSc degree in Chemistry/ BPharm degree.- Must have demonstrable competency in pharmaceutical laboratory space- A minimum of 2-3 years 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 will be an advantage.- 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 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, 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 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. ChoonaraTelephone:(011) 717-2552/2052- **Closing Date: 04 February 2025**

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