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AC12293 Laboratory Manager (Pharmaceuticals / Veterinary) - JHB South

Alec Cameron & Associates Recruitment Solutions Johannesburg, South Africa Full-time 3 days ago
Lab Manager

Introduction

The company is seeking a suitably qualified Laboratory Manager with 5+ years experience in a lab environment ideally within the pharmaceuticals / veterinary industry space, to join a small team.

Duties & Responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Experience & working knowledge of the following: HPLC, GC, UV, IR, Karl Fischer, AA, pH meter / SG / LOD
  • Experience & working knowledge of the following:Tablet Testing, Titrimetric analysis, Gravimetric analysis, Colourmetric analysis, Volatile Matter analysis, Potentiometric analysis (manual and automatic), Viscosity Determination
  • Experience & working knowledge of the following: Validation and development of analytical methods, TLC, Melting Point Determination
  • Developing new methods and adjusting existing methods
  • Stability testing
  • Interpretation and calculation of results
  • Routine maintenance and validation of instruments
  • Ensuring the calibration of lab instruments as per the set requirements
  • Obtaining quotations, comparing prices and placing orders
  • Maintain instrument log books and other log books
  • Ensuring proficient updating of the lab work workbooks
  • Maintaining all copies of paperwork and analysis certificates in both hard and soft copies
  • Test and inspect products at the various stages of the production process; compile and evaluate statistical data to determine and maintain the quality and reliability of products
  • Ensuring the lab and equipment is maintained and kept in a clean, safe & neat condition at all times
  • Be able to write, revise and validate quality standards and test procedures

 

Desired Experience & Qualification

Required Education: University Degree - BSc Chemistry / Diploma in Analytical Chemistry

Required Experience: Minimum 5+ years in a QC / QA laboratory environment is essential

Required Work Standards:

  • Must be able to work independently with minimial supervision
  • Must be able to have a good interpretation of test specifications
  • Must have skills adaptable to facilitate problem solving, decision making and prioritisation
  • Must be able to maintain work accuracy and consistency to meet set objectives and adhere to strict deadlines
  • Must be able to train junior staff members
  • Must have full awareness of Health & Safety requirements

 

Required Skills:

Language Skills:

  • Ability to read, analyse and interpret common scientific and technical data and journals
  • Ability to respond to common enquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community
  • Ability to write reports and articles that conform to prescribed styles and format
  • Ability to effectively present information to management

 

Mathematical Skills:

  • Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry
  • Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentage, ratios and proportions to practical situations

 

Reasoning Ability:

  • Must have the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
  • Must be able to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstracts and concrete variables

 

 

 

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Alec Cameron & Associates Recruitment Solutions

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Johannesburg, South Africa
Full-time
3 days ago

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