Laboratory Technician at Aspen Pharma Group

To perform sampling, labelling, inspection of material, perform routine testing and to maintain good housekeeping in the Lab.

Responsibilities

• Planning and project support
•  Act as a technical/ subject matter resource new product introduction assessment
•  Facilitate implementation of current processes
•  Identify gaps in current policies and procedures
•  Provide input into changes or improvements to processes, tools and techniques

Test Preparation

•  Handle materials in sampling areas according to SOPs
•  Maintain good housekeeping in sampling areas
•  Prepare reagents and solutions when required
•  Prepare lab according to SOPs
•  Prepare and maintain equipment, PPE and facilities
•  Sample materials for testing according to SOPs and sampling plans
•  Analyse samples to ensure compliance with specification
•  Report any non-conformances/ compromised samples
•  Document released test samples for customer consumption
•  Label and release sampling material according to SOPs

QC Lab Testing

•  Perform routine testing on equipment according to SOPs
• Stability Testing
•  Perform routine stability tests according to SOPs
• Water Testing
•  Perform daily and weekly water testing according to SOPs Package Testing

Package Testing

•  Perform routine package testing according to SOPs
•  Examine labelling/ artwork and identify mislabeling/ breaches; report discrepancies

Reporting and Record-Keeping

•  Document and file data according to SOPs and regulation
•  Update records and systems as required
•  Record and report results; OOSs to be reported to supervisor

Requirements

Skills Required

•  Comprehensive understanding of pharmaceutical testing methods, laboratory processes and procedures
•  Good Laboratory Practice
•  Pharmaceutical standards and compliance requirements
•  Ability to interpret and implement policies, processes and objectives

Background/experience

•  National Diploma in Laboratory related field preferred.
•  1-3 years laboratory experience

Specific job skills

•  Knowledge of Pharmaceutical technical issues, manufacturing processes and operations environment
•  Knowledge of validation, regulatory affairs, R&D, and new product transfer
•  Knowledge of local and international pharma guidelines

Competencies

•  Information Gathering
•  Interrogating Information
•  Maintaining Accuracy
•  Following Procedures

Benefits:

•  Please refer to the Aspen benefits table that is accessible on the HR Portal.