Laboratory Trainee at GlaxoSmithKline (GSK)

Job Purpose
As a Laboratory Trainee, you will perform testing for raw materials and/or finished product and/or Stability product testing according to material specifications robustness, and perform instrument verifications to ensure that instrumentation performance is in line with laboratory policies and procedures

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Media preparation, sterility testing and growth promotion. Tests compliance of media to specification.
• Environmental monitoring performed throughout the factory to ensure for good manufacturing environments.
• Microbial limit testing on products produced for their compliance to product specification.
• Ensures that applicable SOPs are followed and required records are completed
• Examines and test samples critically and ensures that results are recorded as per GLP requirements
• Samples and tests utility (RO water and compressed air) for compliance to standard operating procedures (SOPS).
• Ensures cleanliness of working and surrounding area.
• Ensures that documentation is performed in the demarcated areas and that chemical analysis is performed on the workbenches.
• Ensures that documentation (specifications, etc.) is protected from damage by chemical, water, etc.
• Ensures preparation and storage of reagents as per SOPs.
• Ensures that chemicals and supplies are ordered timeously.
• Complies with EHS standards and guidelines and Site EHS SOPs.
• Complies with SOPs with respect to safe use of chemicals/reagents, glassware, analytical procedures and the use of PPE.
• Participates in, projects to continually improve processes.
• Participates in Manufacturing Technology projects e.g. NIR.
• Assists with the delivery of the financial GPS benefits.
• Participates in “visual factory”, incorporating 5S
• Participates in Continuous Improvement initiatives (e.g. eLM or eDM)

Why you?
Basic Qualifications

• Diploma/BSC degree in Microbiology, Biochemistry or Biotechnology.
• Completion of first 2 years of qualification in Microbiology (minimum) or equivalent
• Testing in pharmaceutical laboratories is preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge and understanding of GMP, QMS, Cape Town SOPs and Processes, and Regulatory requirements.
• Knowledge of QMS requirements and application required.
• Independent thinking is required for organization and completion of responsibilities.