Laboratory Analyst at Aspen Pharma Group

Job description

The main purpose of the position is to analyse raw materials, in process samples, finished products, stability samples, components and special test requests.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for the chemical evaluation of: Final product; Intermediate product; Raw materials; Stability trials
• Performs Quality control assays, HPLC sample preparation, GC sample preparation, Infra-Red, UV / VIS Spectroscopy, Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy, Distillation, Volumetric analysis, Gravimetric analysis, Thin layer Chromatography, Refractometry, Polarimetry, Dissolution rate testing, Titrimetric analysis, Liquid / liquid extraction and any other technique required
• Operate HPLC or GC Equipment if required
• Ensures Lab equipment is maintained at acceptable levels and reports discrepancies / breakdowns to Instrument Technician
• Maintains columns required for analysis informing team leader / Section Head of potential problems
• Accurately interprets / calculates results
• Deviations encountered are communicated to Team Leader / Section Head for Lab and process improvements Safety and health problems are identified and reported to the safety rep for rectifying
• Ensure compliance to GMP guidelines, SOP’s and internal audits

SKILLS / ATTRIBUTES

• Time management
• Analytical skills & Problem solving skills
• Good Communication & Service orientation
• Logical thinking & Information seeking
• Decision making skills

Aspen subscribes to the principles of Employment Equity and will make decisions in line with this ethos

REQUIREMENTS

• Matric / Grade 12 / N3 equivalent
• National Diploma in Analytical Chemistry / BSC in Chemistry
• Minimum 2 years laboratory experience
• Computer literate
• GLP & Quality Systems knowledge
• Min 6 months experience in a Pharmaceutical environment – an advantage
• HPLC experience – an advantage