Key Job Outputs:

• Ensures that the samples received agree to the Production Program and label copy
• Ensures the correct procedures are followed.
• All results are correctly calculated to determine acceptability
• Ensures samples are taken at the correct process steps and released timeously
• Ensures that the monthly water points are sampled and tested timeously
• Tests finished products using current pharmacopoeias/SOP associated with ‘wet’ chemistry and instrumental techniques (HPLC, IR, UV, AA, FTIR, Flame photometer etc), as appropriate
• Initiates an out of specification investigation form and reports failing results to the Supervisor. Manager during failures
• Ensures that equipment is calibrated and validated before use by checking the calibration.
• Ensure that samples after analysis are defaced and discarded in the waste area
• Determines whether results are acceptable and liaises with Supervisor / Manager to determine if resampling / retesting is required.
• Performs duties deemed necessary by Superior
• Assists in the investigation of out of specification results
• Ensures compliance to limits on the Analytical reports
• Tests customer complaint’s as and when required

Requirements

Required Learning:

• BSc Degree or National Diploma in Chemistry
• 2 -3 years Lab experience in Pharmaceutical Industry
• HPLC experience in Pharmaceuticals Quality Control Laboratory will be an advantage